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Find the mean of the given probability distribution.
The number of golf balls ordered by customers of a pro shop has the following probability distribution.
The number of golf balls ordered by customers of a pro shop has the following probability distribution.
X. P(x)
3. 0.14
6. 0.29
9. 0.36
12. 0.11
15. 0.10
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