SOLUTION: The number of calls received by an office on Monday morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM has a mean of 4. Calculate the probability of getting no more than 1 call between eight and

Algebra ->  Probability-and-statistics -> SOLUTION: The number of calls received by an office on Monday morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM has a mean of 4. Calculate the probability of getting no more than 1 call between eight and       Log On


   

Question 1197138: The number of calls received by an office on Monday morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM has a mean of 4. Calculate the probability of getting no more than 1 call between eight and nine in the morning. Round your answer to four decimal places.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
The number of calls received by an office on Monday morning 
between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM has a mean of 4
probability of getting no more than 1 call between eight and nine in the morning
Poisson Distribution:
Using TI or similarly an inexpensive calculator like an Casio fx-115 ES plus
P%281%29+=+poissonpdf%284%2C1%29+=+.0733+(to 4 decimal places)
Wish You the Best in your Studies.