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If the probability that an individual will suffer a bad reaction from an injection is 0.001, then the probability that out of 2000 individuals, exactly 3 individuals suffer a bad reaction is
MathematicsProbabilityTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (04 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 43e2
  • B 2e2
  • C 23e2
  • D 45e2
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The correct answer is: 43e2

The probability distribution function for random variable x in Poisson distribution is given by PX=x=e-λλxx!  .....1

Where the value of x represents the number of events within the period, λ is the average rate of events within the time period.

We know that the time period is infinity for Poisson distribution.

λ is the product of the probability of success p and the number of events n. So  λ=np

λ=np=2000×0.0001=2

Now put all values in 1,

PX=3=e-2233!=43e2

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