Math Problem Statement
The waiting times between a subway departure schedule and the arrival of a passenger are uniformly distributed between
00
and
99
minutes. Find the probability that a randomly selected passenger has a waiting time
less thanless than
3.753.75
minutes.
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Part 1
Find the probability that a randomly selected passenger has a waiting time
less thanless than
3.753.75
minutes.
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(Simplify your answer. Round to three decimal places as needed.)
Solution
This problem involves a uniform distribution, where the waiting time is uniformly distributed between 0 and 99 minutes. That means:
For a uniform distribution over an interval , the probability density function (PDF) is:
In this case:
To find , we use the cumulative distribution function (CDF):
Calculation:
Final Answer:
(Rounded to three decimal places)
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Here are some related questions you might find useful:
- What is the probability that a passenger waits more than 50 minutes?
- Find the expected value and variance of the waiting time.
- How does the probability change if the waiting time is uniformly distributed between 0 and 120 minutes?
- What is the median waiting time in this scenario?
- If a passenger arrives every 10 minutes, what is the probability that their wait is more than 20 minutes?
Tip: In a uniform distribution, the probability of any interval is simply the length of the interval divided by the total range.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Uniform Distribution
Cumulative Distribution Function (CDF)
Probability Density Function (PDF)
Formulas
f(x) = 1 / (b - a)
P(X < x) = (x - a) / (b - a)
Theorems
Uniform Distribution Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-11
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