a Geometric random variable X has the cumulative distribution function as follows, what is its expectation? P(X ≤k) = 1-0.8k, k = 1,2,3,...

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Q5. If a Geometric random variable X has the cumulative distribution function as follows, what is its expectation?
P(X ≤ k) = 10.8k, k = 1,2,3,...
(A) 0.2
(B) 5
(C) 0.8
(D) 1.25
(E) None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:Q5. If a Geometric random variable X has the cumulative distribution function as follows, what is its expectation? P(X ≤ k) = 10.8k, k = 1,2,3,... (A) 0.2 (B) 5 (C) 0.8 (D) 1.25 (E) None of the above
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