AP EAMCET2002MathematicsProbability
If the mean of a poisson distribution is 1 2 , then the ratio of P(X=3) to P(X=2) is
Options
- A1: 2
- B1: 4
- C1: 6
- D1: 8
Correct answer
C. 1: 6
Step-by-step solution
Given that = 1 2 Now, P(X=n)= ^n n ! e^ aligned & P(X=3)= ( 1 2 )^3 3 ! e^ 1 / 2 & and P(X=2)= ( 1 2 )^2 2 ! e^ 1 / 2 & P(X=3) P(X=2) = ( 1 2 )^3 e^ 1 / 2 3 ! ( 1 2 )^2 e^ 1 / 2 2 ! = ( 1 2 )^3 e^ 1 / 2 2 ! ( 1 2 )^2 e^ 1 / 2 3 ! = 1 2 3 = 1 6 & aligned