Practice Solved Examples - 19.X.6 | 19. Poisson Distribution | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 3
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

If the average number of cars passing an intersection is 10 per hour, what is the probability of exactly 5 cars arriving in the next hour?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the Poisson formula with Ξ» = 10.

Question 2

Easy

How would you express the probability of no events occurring when Ξ» = 3?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the factorial of zero is 1.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the mean of a Poisson distribution?

  • a) e
  • b) Ξ»
  • c) Standard deviation

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the properties of Poisson distribution.

Question 2

True or False: The variance of the Poisson distribution is equal to its mean.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the formula relating mean and variance.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A library gains, on average, 2 new books every week. What is the probability that it will gain exactly 5 new books next week?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Apply the Poisson formula providing your Ξ» and k.

Question 2

During a busy season, a restaurant receives about 10 customers every hour. Calculate the probability that between 8 to 12 customers arrive during the next hour.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Start with individual probabilities and use the Poisson formula for each case.

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