ind each probability PX; λ using The Poisson Distribution Table. Round your answers to four decimal places. P(6;5)=

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Find each probability PX; λ using The Poisson Distribution Table. Round your answers to four decimal places. P(6;5)= 

 

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Step 1: Define probability mass function for Poisson distribution

The probability mass function of Poisson distribution is,

P open parentheses X close parentheses equals fraction numerator e to the power of negative lambda end exponent lambda to the power of x over denominator x factorial end fraction

Here, x equals 6 and lambda equals 5.

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