Probability table with linear multiples of k: find k, then a probability
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3 May 2023 S1
109A random variable X has the following probability distribution. Then value of k is___ and has the value. \begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|}\hline X=x & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8\\ \hline P(x) & k & 2k & 3k & 4k & 4k & 3k & 2k & k & k\\ \hline\end{array}Tap an option to check your answer.
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19 Apr 2025 S1
115The probability distribution of a discrete random variable X isIf and , then0 1 2 3 4 Tap an option to check your answer.
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20 Apr 2025 S1
120A random variable has the following probability distributionthen the value of0 1 2 3 4 Tap an option to check your answer.
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25 Apr 2025 S1
116Let X denote the number of hours you study on a Sunday. It is known that where k is constant. Then the probability that you study at least two hours on a Sunday isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 5
15 May 2026 S2
99The probability distribution of a discrete random variable (r.v.) is given below:Then the value of is:Tap an option to check your answer.