A-LevelMathematicsProbability and statisticsMay/June 2021Paper 6 Q15 Marks
The number of goals scored by a team in a match is independent of other matches, and is denoted by the random variable X, which has a Poisson distribution with mean 1.36. A supporter offers to make a donation of $5 to the team for each goal that they score in the next 10 matches. Find the expectation and standard deviation of the amount that the supporter will pay.
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