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The random variable x can be adequately approximated by an
Chapter 4, Problem 138E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 138E
The random variable x can be adequately approximated by an exponential probability distribution with θ = 2. Find the probability that x assumes a value
a. More than 3 standard deviations from μ.
b. Less than 2 standard deviations from μ.
c. Within half a standard deviation of μ.
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QUESTION:
Problem 138E
The random variable x can be adequately approximated by an exponential probability distribution with θ = 2. Find the probability that x assumes a value
a. More than 3 standard deviations from μ.
b. Less than 2 standard deviations from μ.
c. Within half a standard deviation of μ.
ANSWER:
Solution:
Step 1 of 4:
It is given that the random variable x is approximately distributed as Exponential with =2.
We have to find the probability of x that assumes a particular value.