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A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1.1P: a. How many different 7-place license plates are possible if the first 2 places are for letters and...

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A bank is interested in studying the number of people who use the ATM located outside its office late at night. On average, 1.6 customers walk up to the ATM during any 10 minute interval between 9pm and midnight. What is the probability of 3 or fewer people using this ATM during any 20 minute interval ?

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