IB skill practice

Use exponential waiting-time models

Calculate cumulative probabilities for exponential waiting times.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 5

Use exponential waiting-time models - exam scenario

A water authority waiting time has exponential rate \(\lambda=0.18\). Calculate \(P(T\le 6)\). Confirm the context meaning before entering the value. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.