Use the Poisson Distribution to Find the Indicated Probability $\mu = 3 ,$

question 40

Multiple Choice

Use the Poisson Distribution to find the indicated probability.
-If the random variable x has a Poisson Distribution with mean $\mu = 3 ,$ find the probability that x = 5.

• A) 0.12602
• B) 0.01680
• C) 0.10082
• D) 0.27405

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