QUESTION 1 The random variable X represents the number of horses per family in a rural area, with the following probability distribution. Find the expected number of horses per family using the table below. 2 3. 6. P(x) 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 O 3 horses O 2 horses O 3.5 horses O 4.5 horses

QUESTION 1 The random variable X represents the number of horses per family in a rural area, with the following probability distribution. Find the expected number of horses per family using the table below. 2 3. 6. P(x) 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 O 3 horses O 2 horses O 3.5 horses O 4.5 horses

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