Consider the Following to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 10

Multiple Choice

Consider the following to answer the question(s) below:
The number of clients arriving at a bank machine is Poisson distributed with an average of 2 per minute. For a 5 minute period,
-Find the expected value.

• A) 2
• B) 1.41
• C) 3.16
• D) 10
• E) 2.24

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Definitions:

Efficient Outcome

An economic situation in which all resources are allocated in the most effective way possible, maximizing potential benefit.

Negative Externality

A negative effect or cost suffered by a third party due to an economic transaction they were not involved in.

Socially Optimal Price

The price of a good or service that reflects the true cost to society, accounting for externalities and ensuring allocative efficiency.

Transaction Costs

Expenses incurred when buying or selling goods and services, which can include fees, taxes, and other costs.