Q.4: Suppose we know that a receptionist receives an average of 12 phone calls per hour. a) What is the probability that he will receive at least two calls between 8 and 8:15 am. b) If the receptionist absents for 10 minutes what is the probability that no call has been lost.

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Q.4: Suppose we know that a receptionist receives an average of 12 phone calls per hour.
a) What is the probability that he will receive at least two calls between 8 and 8:15 am.
b) If the receptionist absents for 10 minutes what is the probability that no call has been lost.
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