If cars arrive to a service center randomly and independently at a rate of 5 per hour on average, what is the probability of 0 cars arriving in a given hour?
A) 0.1755
B) 0.0067
C) 0.0000
D) 0.0500

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The number of cars arriving follows a Poisson distribution with a mean (λ) of 5. The probability of 0 cars arriving is given by P(X=0) = (e^(-λ) * λ^0) / 0! = e^(-5), which is approximately 0.0067.

If Cars Arrive to a Service Center Randomly and Independently