The management of the large department store in Example B.1 must determine whether more training is neededfor the customer service clerk. The clerk at the customer service desk can serve an average of three customersper hour. What is the probability that a customer will require 10 minutes or less of service?

The management of the large department store in Example B.1 must determine whether more training is neededfor the customer service clerk. The clerk at the customer service desk can serve an average of three customersper hour. What is the probability that a customer will require 10 minutes or less of service?

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