A Random Variable X Is Exponentially Distributed with a Mean $\operatorname { Pr } ( 1 \leq X \leq 3 )$

question 66

Multiple Choice

A random variable X is exponentially distributed with a mean of 2. Find $\operatorname { Pr } ( 1 \leq X \leq 3 )$

• A) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\) ( \(\mathrm { e } ^ { - 1 }\) - \(\mathrm { e } ^ { - 3 }\) )
• B) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\) \(e ^ { - 1 / 2 }\)
• C) \(\frac { 1 } { 2 }\) \(e ^ { - 3 / 2 }\)
• D) \(e ^ { - 1 / 2 }\) - \(e ^ { - 3 / 2 }\)
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income, which is gross income minus adjustments, serving as the basis for calculating taxable income on an individual's federal tax return.

Rental Loss

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Standard Deduction

A fixed dollar amount that reduces the income on which you're taxed, varying by filing status, and claimed by those not itemizing deductions.

AMT Adjustments

Modifications required under the Alternative Minimum Tax rules to calculate certain items of income and deductions differently than for regular tax purposes.