Problem 2. Let X be a non-negative random variable, with median 10 and third quartile 13. An actuary intends to model X with a hazard rate function of the form a + Br, for r > 0. Would she/he be able to do this while matching the median and third quartile? Support your answer with a precise and complete argument.

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Problem 2. Let X be a non-negative random variable, with median 10 and third quartile 13. An actuary
intends to model X with a hazard rate function of the form a + Br, for r > 0. Would she/he be able to
do this while matching the median and third quartile? Support your answer with a precise and complete
argument.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2. Let X be a non-negative random variable, with median 10 and third quartile 13. An actuary intends to model X with a hazard rate function of the form a + Br, for r > 0. Would she/he be able to do this while matching the median and third quartile? Support your answer with a precise and complete argument.
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