In a Poisson distribution, the probability of zero successes is e^{-λ}. If λ=3, this probability is approximately: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In a Poisson distribution, the probability of zero successes is e^{-λ}. If λ=3, this probability is approximately:
A. 0.20
B. 0.10
C. 0.05
D. 0.15
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
e^{-3} ≈ 0.0498 ≈ 0.05.

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