Let X be a random variable. Suppose X ∼ Exp(0.5). The area under the pdf of...

Let X be a random variable. Suppose X ∼ Exp(0.5). The area under the pdf of the Exp(0.5) distribution above the interval [0, 2] is 0.6321. What is the value of the cumulative distribution function FX of X at x = 2?

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P(X < 2) = 0.6321

F(2) = P(X < 2) = 0.6321 (ans)

orchestra answered 10 months ago

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