A random variable X has pdf: f(x)=x+1, 3≤x≤5. Find the expected value of X. Express your answer as a fraction. O 81/20 O 31/12 O 33/8 O something else

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A random variable \( X \) has the probability density function (pdf):

\[ f(x) = -\frac{3}{40}x + \frac{1}{5}, \quad 3 \leq x \leq 5. \]

Find the expected value of \( X \). Express your answer as a fraction.

**Options:**

- a) \( \frac{81}{20} \)

- b) \( \frac{31}{12} \)

- c) \( \frac{33}{8} \)

- d) something else
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem:** A random variable \( X \) has the probability density function (pdf): \[ f(x) = -\frac{3}{40}x + \frac{1}{5}, \quad 3 \leq x \leq 5. \] Find the expected value of \( X \). Express your answer as a fraction. **Options:** - a) \( \frac{81}{20} \) - b) \( \frac{31}{12} \) - c) \( \frac{33}{8} \) - d) something else
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