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Consider the following exponential probability density function:

F(x) = (1/14)e^(-x/14) for x>=0

This number represents the time between arrivals of customers at the drive-up window of a bank.

a. Find f(x<=7)

b. Find f(3.5<=x<=7)

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Exponential probability density function
Consider the following exponential probability density function:

F(x) = (1/14)e^(-x/14) for x>=0

This number represents the time between arrivals of customers at the drive-up ...

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