Let X and Y be independent random variables each having the uniform distribution on [0, 1]. Let U = min{X, Y) and V = max(X, Y). Find E(U), and hence calculate cov(U, V).

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Let X and Y be independent random variables each having the uniform distribution on [0, 1]. Let
U = min{X, Y) and V = max {X, Y). Find E(U), and hence calculate cov(U, V).
Transcribed Image Text:Let X and Y be independent random variables each having the uniform distribution on [0, 1]. Let U = min{X, Y) and V = max {X, Y). Find E(U), and hence calculate cov(U, V).
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