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EBook Problems Set - Random Variables

Problem 1

The probability model below describes the number of repair calls that an appliance repair shop may receive during an hour:

Repair calls	0	1	2	3
P(x)	0.1	0.3	0.4	0.2

The probability that the number of repair calls is at least 2 is:

• Choose one answer.

(a) 0.8

(b) 0.2

(c) 0.4

(d) 0.6

Answer

 (d)

Problem 2

In a litter of seven kittens, three are female. You pick two kittens at random. The probability model for the number of male kittens is:

Number males	0	1	2
Probability	0.143	0.571	0.286

The expected number of males is:

• Choose one answer.

(a) 0.64

(b) 1.7

(c) 1.14

(d) 2.1

Answer

 (c)

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