Exponential Distribution as a Probability Model of Wait Times at the DMV

The DMV is famous for its long lines. How can this be modeled mathematically using a probability distribution? Use an exponential distribution. The mean and median wait times are found and simulated in Mathematica with RandomVariate. Infinite Powers: https://amzn.to/3ucUVu3 (How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe).

Calculus 2, Class 15, Part 1, Spring 2022.

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