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GATE 2025 ST – Question 58

Probability · Random Variables and Transforms · 2 marks · Numerical answer

Independent X,Y,Z have MGFs M_X(t)=(2+eᵗ)²/9,M_Y(t)=exp(eᵗ−1),M_Z(t)=exp[2(eᵗ−1)]. Find 10P(X>Y+Z) to two decimals.

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Correct answer: 0.42 to 0.46

Explanation

X~Bin(2,1/3), while Y+Z~Poisson(3), independently. Favorable cases are X=1 with Y+Z=0, or X=2 with Y+Z≤1. Probability=(4/9)e⁻³+(1/9)(1+3)e⁻³=(8/9)e⁻³. Multiply by 10 to obtain **.44**.

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