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**Q1.** If \( f(y) = \frac{2y}{k^2} \) for \( 0 \leq y \leq k \), for what value of \( k \) does \( \text{Var}(Y) = 2 \)?

**Q2.** Let \( f(y) = 3(1-y)^2 \) for \( 0 < y < 1 \). Find the variance of \( W \) where \( W = -5Y + 12 \).
Transcribed Image Text:**Q1.** If \( f(y) = \frac{2y}{k^2} \) for \( 0 \leq y \leq k \), for what value of \( k \) does \( \text{Var}(Y) = 2 \)? **Q2.** Let \( f(y) = 3(1-y)^2 \) for \( 0 < y < 1 \). Find the variance of \( W \) where \( W = -5Y + 12 \).
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