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GATE 2024 ST – Question 52

Convergence of Random Variables · Modes of Convergence · 2 marks · Multiple select

Independent X_n have exponential density e^(−x/λ_n)/λ_n,x≥0, with λ_n=10−Σᵢ₌₁ⁿ5/2^(i−1). Which hold?

  1. Converges in distribution to zero
  2. Converges in probability to zero
  3. Converges in distribution to Poisson(10)
  4. Converges in probability to Poisson(10)

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Correct answer: (A) Converges in distribution to zero; (B) Converges in probability to zero

Explanation

The geometric sum is 10(1−2⁻ⁿ), so λ_n=10·2⁻ⁿ→0. For ε>0, P(X_n>ε)=exp(−ε/λ_n)→0. Thus convergence in probability to zero holds and implies convergence in distribution to zero. **A,B**.

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