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If f(x) = e-";0 < x < ∞ denotes the pdf of a continuous random variable X, then find P(-1< X < 2) = а. 1 — е -2 b. e? C. e-3 d. e-2 – 1

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If f(x) = e-";0 < x < ∞ denotes the pdf of a continuous random variable X, then find
P(-1< X < 2) =
а. 1 — е 2
b. e?
c. e-3
d. e-2 – 1

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