The Exponential pdf for continuous random variable Y takes the form -y/B y > 0 f(y) = for B > 0. y < 0 Suppose that a new random variable X is defined by X = cY. If the parameter takes the value 0.35, and c=1, compute the probability P(X > 1.6) Give your answer to three decimal places.

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The Exponential pdf for continuous random variable Y takes the form
e-ylß
y > 0
f(V) =
for ß > 0.
y < 0
Suppose that a new random variable X is defined by
X = cY.
If the parameter
takes the value 0.35, and c=1, compute the probability
P(X > 1.6)
Give your answer to three decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:The Exponential pdf for continuous random variable Y takes the form e-ylß y > 0 f(V) = for ß > 0. y < 0 Suppose that a new random variable X is defined by X = cY. If the parameter takes the value 0.35, and c=1, compute the probability P(X > 1.6) Give your answer to three decimal places.
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