Poisson distribution and probability


Question: On Saturdays, cars arrive at Sami Schmitt's Scrub and Shine Car Wash at the rate of 8 cars per twenty minute interval. Using the Poisson distribution,

(i) find the probability that five cars will arrive during the next five minute interval

(ii) Find the probability that at least three cars will arrive during the next 5 minute interval.

(iii) Find the probability that at no car will arrive during the next 5 minute interval.

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