(i) If X has an exponential distribution with parameter 1, find the pdf of Y = VX . (ii) If X has a Cauchy's distribution with parameter a, prove that Y = 1/X has also a Cauchy's distribution with parameter 1/a.

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(i) If X has an exponential distribution with parameter 1, find the pdf of
Y = VX.
(ii) If X has a Cauchy's distribution with parameter a, prove that Y = 1/X has
also a Cauchy's distribution with parameter 1/a.
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