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A random variable X has the following probability distribution:

X 0 1 2 3 4
PX k 2k 4k 6k 8k

The value of P1<x<4x2is equal to

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Options:
  • A 47
  • B 23
  • C 37
  • D 45
Solution:
2687 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 47

To find P1<x<4x2 or PAB

We know that

 PAB=PABPB

Given

x 0 1 2 3 4
Px k 2k 4k 6k 8k

PA=2,3

PB=0,1,2

PAB=Px=2

PB=Px=0+Px=1+Px=2

So   PAB=Px=2Px=0+Px=1+Px=2

=4kk+2k+4k=4k7k=47

Hence option A is correct.

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