Question Let S = {1,2,3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8} be a sample space with P(x) = k²a where æ is a member of S, and k is a positive constant. Compute E(S). Round your answer to the nearest hundredths.

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Let S = {1,2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8} be a sample space with
P(x) = kx where æ is a member of S,
and k is a positive constant. Compute E(S). Round your answer to the nearest hundredths.
Transcribed Image Text:Question Let S = {1,2,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8} be a sample space with P(x) = kx where æ is a member of S, and k is a positive constant. Compute E(S). Round your answer to the nearest hundredths.
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S = {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

P(x) = K2 x , where x is a member of S and K is a positive constant

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