A variable X is distributed at random between the values 0 and 4 and its probability density function is given by f(x) = kx³ (4- x)². Find the value of k, the mean and standard deviation of the distribution.

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A variable X is distributed at random between the values 0 and 4 and its probability
density function is given by: f(x) = kx³ (4- x)².
Find the value of k, the mean and standard deviation of the distribution.
Transcribed Image Text:A variable X is distributed at random between the values 0 and 4 and its probability density function is given by: f(x) = kx³ (4- x)². Find the value of k, the mean and standard deviation of the distribution.
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