(a)Find the probability distribution of x. (Hint: Let S denote a homeowner who has insurance and F one who does not. Then one possible outcome is SFSS, with probability (.1)(.9)(.1)(.1) and associated x value of 3. There are 15 other outcomes.)   Value of x                probability                                     0 1 2 3 4   (c)What is the probability that at least two of the four selected homeowners have earthquake insurance? P (at least 2 of the 4 have earthquake insurance) =

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Suppose that 10% of all homeowners in an earthquake-prone area of California are insured against earthquake damage. Four homeowners are selected at random. Define the random variable x as the number among the four who have earthquake insurance.
 
(a)Find the probability distribution of x. (Hint: Let S denote a homeowner who has insurance and F one who does not. Then one possible outcome is SFSS, with probability (.1)(.9)(.1)(.1) and associated x value of 3. There are 15 other outcomes.)
 

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(c)What is the probability that at least two of the four selected homeowners have earthquake insurance?
P (at least 2 of the 4 have earthquake insurance) =
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