Let X be a random variable with P(X = 1) = 0.2, P(X = 2) = 0.3, and P(X = 3) = 0.5. What is the expected value and standard deviation of; a)X b)Y =5X -10

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Let X be a random variable with P(X = 1) = 0.2, P(X = 2) = 0.3, and P(X = 3) = 0.5. What is the
expected value and standard deviation of;

a)X

b)Y =5X -10

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