Messages arrive at an electronic message center at random times, with an average of 9 messages per hour. What is the probability of receiving at least 7 messages during the next hour?
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Since there are 60 minutes in an hour, the average number of messages received in one minute is 9 messages / 60 minutes = 0.15 messages per minute. Show more…
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