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Let \(X=(X_i)_{i=1}^{\infty}\) be an iid sequence of random variables. Let \(N\) be a random nonnegative integer that is independent of \(X\). Suppose \(X_1\) and \(N\) have finite expectations. Prove that \[ \mathbb{E} \big( \sum_{i=1} ^N X_i \big) = \mathbb{E}N \mathbb{E} X_1\]

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Size-biased intervals

Let \(\Pi\) be a Poisson point process on \([0, \infty)\). Pick a (large) number, say \(x=\sqrt{2} + 100\). Find the smallest interval \((A,B)\) such that \(x \in (A,B)\), and \(A\) and \(B\) are points of \(\Pi\), thus \(B\) is the next arrival after \(A\).

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