Let X equal the number of alpha particles emitted by barium-133 per second and counted

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Let X equal the number of alpha particles emitted by barium-133 per second and counted by a Geiger counter. Assume that X has a Poisson distribution with = 49. Approximate P(45 < X < 60).

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QUESTION:

Let X equal the number of alpha particles emitted by barium-133 per second and counted by a Geiger counter. Assume that X has a Poisson distribution with = 49. Approximate P(45 < X < 60).

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The variable X represents the number of alpha particles emitted by barium-133 per second and counted by a Geiger counter.

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