What is the probability that the temperature will drop

[twoflower]

Homework Statement

Meteorologists expect rapid temperature drop in the following 48 hours. What is the probability that the temperature drop will occur between 15:45 and 24:00?

The Attempt at a Solution

I can't find out, what distribution is suitable for this kind of problem...Would someone please point me to the right distribution?

Thank you.


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[HallsofIvy]

If that's all you are given, you can only assume a uniform distribution over the 48 hours. My question is whether "between 15:45 and 24:00" applies to both days.

 

[twoflower]

If that's all you are given, you can only assume a uniform distribution over the 48 hours. My question is whether "between 15:45 and 24:00" applies to both days.

Thank you HallsoftIvy, after a while I also assumed it to be uniform distribution. Whether the 15.45 - 24.00 interval applies to both days remains unsaid, good question, however, it didn't come to my mind.

 

[enricfemi]

As it appears to me, the question quote from book entirely should mention to both days.

 

[HallsofIvy]

I agree. Thought we ought to leave something for twoflower to think about!