Let X be a Poisson random variable with E[X] = ln2. Calculate E[cosπX]

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1. Let X be a Poisson random variable with E[X] = ln2. Calculate E[cosπX].

2. The number of home runs in a baseball game is assumed to have a Poisson distribution with a mean of 3. As a promotion, Mall A pledges to donate 10,000 dollars to charity for each home run hit up to a maximum of 3. Find the expected amount that the company will donate. Mall B also X dollars for each home run over 3 hits during the game, and X is chosen so that the Mall B's expected donation is the same as the Mall A's. Find X.

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