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The probability distribution of the random variable
Answer to Problem 1BMO
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The value taken on by a random variable
Frequency of occurrence |
Table
Approach:
Let,
Calculation:
Consider table
Therefore, the sum of all frequencies of occurrence is
Consider table
The probability of occurrence of
The probability of occurrence of
The probability of occurrence of
The probability of occurrence of
The probability of occurrence of
Therefore, the probability distribution for random variable
Table
Conclusion:
Hence, the probability distribution for the random variable
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