In a game a die is thrown, and if 4, 5, or 6 comes up you win; otherwise for 1, 2, or 3 you lose. Find probability distribution, E(X) and Var(X).

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In a game a die is thrown, and if 4, 5, or 6
comes up you win; otherwise for 1, 2, or 3
you lose. Find probability distribution, E(X)
and Var(X).
Transcribed Image Text:In a game a die is thrown, and if 4, 5, or 6 comes up you win; otherwise for 1, 2, or 3 you lose. Find probability distribution, E(X) and Var(X).
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Outcome when a die is thrown : {1,2,3,4,5,6}

4,5,6 is symbol of win 

1,2,3 is symbol of lose 

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