(i) the maximum value of p.d.f. (ii) expectation of X, E(X) (iii) variance of X.

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The p.d.f. of a random variable X' is as
shown in the figure. The pdf is zero for
X <-3 and x> 5. Calculate
(i) the maximum value of p.d.f.
(ii) expectation of X, E(X)
(iii) variance of X.
fx (x)
k
Transcribed Image Text:The p.d.f. of a random variable X' is as shown in the figure. The pdf is zero for X <-3 and x> 5. Calculate (i) the maximum value of p.d.f. (ii) expectation of X, E(X) (iii) variance of X. fx (x) k
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