Suppose the probability distribution of x, the number of defective tires on a randomly selected car checked at a certain inspection station, is given in the following table. X p(x) 0 1 2 (a) Calculate the mean value of x. 3 4 0.60 0.14 0.05 0.03 0.18 (b) What is the probability that x exceeds its mean value?

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Suppose the probability distribution of x, the number of defective tires on a randomly selected car checked at a certain inspection
station, is given in the following table.
이
p(x) 0.60 0.14 0.05 0.03 0.18
X
0
1
(a) Calculate the mean value of x.
2
3
4
(b) What is the probability that x exceeds its mean value?
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the probability distribution of x, the number of defective tires on a randomly selected car checked at a certain inspection station, is given in the following table. 이 p(x) 0.60 0.14 0.05 0.03 0.18 X 0 1 (a) Calculate the mean value of x. 2 3 4 (b) What is the probability that x exceeds its mean value?
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