A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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3. Five people, including you and a friend, line up in a random order. Let X count the
number of people in the line standing in between you and your friend.
(a) Find the pmf px(x) by constructing a neat, organized table of values. Express
your answers as fractions in lowest terms. (Note that a waiting line is ordered.
Permutations are needed here.)
(b) Find Var (X). Express your answer as a decimal.
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Transcribed Image Text:3. Five people, including you and a friend, line up in a random order. Let X count the number of people in the line standing in between you and your friend. (a) Find the pmf px(x) by constructing a neat, organized table of values. Express your answers as fractions in lowest terms. (Note that a waiting line is ordered. Permutations are needed here.) (b) Find Var (X). Express your answer as a decimal.
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