If Yis a discrete random variable that assigns positive probabilities to only the positive integers, show that E(Y) = P(Y ≥ k). Σ i=1

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If \( Y \) is a discrete random variable that assigns positive probabilities to only the positive integers, show that

\[
E(Y) = \sum_{i=1}^{\infty} P(Y \geq k).
\]
Transcribed Image Text:If \( Y \) is a discrete random variable that assigns positive probabilities to only the positive integers, show that \[ E(Y) = \sum_{i=1}^{\infty} P(Y \geq k). \]
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