Math Problem Statement
Define a continuous random variable by the following probability distribution function:
f(x)= 7929 x2 for 1≤x≤ 7950 ,
and f(x)=0 for all other x .
(i) Find E[X] , giving the answer accurate to at least 2 decimal places.
1.30
(ii) Find E[X2] , giving the answer accurate to at least 2 decimal places.
1.64
(iii) Hence find Var(X) , giving the answer accurate to at least 2 decimal places.
−0.05
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Continuous Random Variables
Expected Value
Variance
Formulas
Expected Value formula: E[X] = ∫ x f(x) dx
Variance formula: Var(X) = E[X^2] - (E[X])^2
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate
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