1. (Continuity of probability) Consider successive generations of a certain population. Suppose that the (n+ 1)-th generation consists entirely of the offspring of the n-th generation. The probability that n-th generation completely dies out before producing any offspring equals (exp(1/n) – 1). What is the probability that such a population survives forever?

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1. (Continuity of probability) Consider successive generations of a certain population.
Suppose that the (n + 1)-th generation consists entirely of the offspring of the n-th
generation. The probability that n-th generation completely dies out before producing
any offspring equals
1- (exp(1/n) - 1).
What is the probability that such a population survives forever?
Transcribed Image Text:1. (Continuity of probability) Consider successive generations of a certain population. Suppose that the (n + 1)-th generation consists entirely of the offspring of the n-th generation. The probability that n-th generation completely dies out before producing any offspring equals 1- (exp(1/n) - 1). What is the probability that such a population survives forever?
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