The time required to assemble a part of a machine follows an exponential probability distribution with a mean of 14 minutes.  What is the probability that the part can be assembled between 3.5 and 7 minutes?   A 0.88   B 0.9   C 1   D 0.172 The Mean = 14. 1.Find the Lambda2.Probabiility Description and Formulation. 3.Solve

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  1. The time required to assemble a part of a machine follows an exponential probability distribution with a mean of 14 minutes.
     What is the probability that the part can be assembled between 3.5 and 7 minutes?
      A

    0.88

      B

    0.9

      C

    1

      D

    0.172

    The Mean = 14. 

    1.Find the Lambda
    2.Probabiility Description and Formulation. 
    3.Solve

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