It is known that X is a random variable with PMF Px(x) = cx? for x = Px(x) = 0 otherwise. Each packet is received correctly with probability p, independently of the other packets. 1,2, 3, 4; and a) Find the constant c. b) Find P[X > 2]. c) Find the probability that the entire file is received correctly, i.e., all X packets are received correctly.

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A file consisting of X packets is sent over the network to an end user

It is known that X is a random variable with PMF Px(x) = cx² for x =
Px(x) = 0 otherwise. Each packet is received correctly with probability p, independently of
the other packets.
1, 2, 3, 4; and
a) Find the constant c.
b) Find P[X > 2].
c) Find the probability that the entire file is received correctly, i.e., all X packets are
received correctly.
Transcribed Image Text:It is known that X is a random variable with PMF Px(x) = cx² for x = Px(x) = 0 otherwise. Each packet is received correctly with probability p, independently of the other packets. 1, 2, 3, 4; and a) Find the constant c. b) Find P[X > 2]. c) Find the probability that the entire file is received correctly, i.e., all X packets are received correctly.
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