Let X, Y be independent exp(A) random variables. Let S = X +Y. Find the conditional density of X given S. Show that X/S is independent of S.

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Let X, Y be independent exp(A) random variables. Let S = X +Y.
Find the conditional density of X given S.
Show that X/S is independent of S.
Transcribed Image Text:Let X, Y be independent exp(A) random variables. Let S = X +Y. Find the conditional density of X given S. Show that X/S is independent of S.
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