Solve the problem.The time between major earthquakes in a particular region of the Mediterranean is a random variable with probability density function f(x) = e-x/1700  for x in [0, ?), where t is measured in days. Find the expected value and the standard deviation of this probability density function.

A. ? = 1700 days; ? = 1700 days
B. ? = 1700 days; ? = 2403.8 days
C. ? = 1700 days; ? = 3400 days
D. ? = 3400 days; ? = 2403.8 days


Answer: A

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