The probability density function of the weight of packages delivered by a post office is f(x) a) Determine the mean and variance of weight. Meani pounds (Round the answer to 2 decimal places.) pounds2 (Round the answer to 1 decimal place.) Variance = i b) If the shipping cost is $2.50 per pound, what is the average shipping cost of a package? $ i answer to 1 decimal place.) c) Determine the probability that the weight of a package exceeds 50 pounds. (Round the answer to 5 decimal places.) 70 69x² for 1

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The probability density function of the weight of packages delivered by a post office is \( f(x) = \frac{70}{69x^2} \) for \( 1 < x < 70 \) pounds.

**Tasks:**

a) **Determine the mean and variance of weight:**

- Mean = \(\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\) pounds (Round the answer to 2 decimal places.)
- Variance = \(\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\) pounds\(^2\) (Round the answer to 1 decimal place.)

b) **If the shipping cost is $2.50 per pound, what is the average shipping cost of a package?** 

- \(\$\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\) (Round the answer to 1 decimal place.)

c) **Determine the probability that the weight of a package exceeds 50 pounds.**

- \(\underline{\hspace{5cm}}\) (Round the answer to 5 decimal places.)
Transcribed Image Text:The probability density function of the weight of packages delivered by a post office is \( f(x) = \frac{70}{69x^2} \) for \( 1 < x < 70 \) pounds. **Tasks:** a) **Determine the mean and variance of weight:** - Mean = \(\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\) pounds (Round the answer to 2 decimal places.) - Variance = \(\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\) pounds\(^2\) (Round the answer to 1 decimal place.) b) **If the shipping cost is $2.50 per pound, what is the average shipping cost of a package?** - \(\$\underline{\hspace{2cm}}\) (Round the answer to 1 decimal place.) c) **Determine the probability that the weight of a package exceeds 50 pounds.** - \(\underline{\hspace{5cm}}\) (Round the answer to 5 decimal places.)
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