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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### Probability Distribution of Cherries in Cherry Puffs

#### Given Information:
The random variable \( X \), representing the number of cherries in a cherry puff, has the probability distribution shown below:

\[
\begin{array}{c|cccc}
\boldsymbol{x} & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 \\ \hline
\mathbf{P(X = x)} & 0.1 & 0.3 & 0.4 & 0.2 \\
\end{array}
\]

Complete parts (a) through (c) below. Utilize the provided standard normal distribution tables for calculations:

- [Page 1 of the standard normal distribution table](#)
- [Page 2 of the standard normal distribution table](#)

#### Tasks:
(a) Calculate the following:
1. The expected value (mean) \( \mu \) of \( X \) (Type an integer or a decimal. Do not round.)
2. The variance \( \sigma^2 \) of \( X \) (Type an integer or a decimal. Do not round.)

(b) For random samples of 49 cherry puffs, find:
1. The mean \( \mu_{\overline{X}} \) of the sample mean \( \overline{X} \) (Type an integer or a decimal. Do not round.)
2. The variance \( \sigma^2_{\overline{X}} \) of the sample mean \( \overline{X} \) (Round to three decimal places as needed.)

(c) Determine the probability that the average number of cherries in 49 cherry puffs will be less than 7.8. 
- (Round to four decimal places as needed.)

#### Calculation Steps:

1. **Expected Value \( \mu \) and Variance \( \sigma^2 \)**
2. **Sample Mean \( \mu_{\overline{X}} \) and Sample Variance \( \sigma^2_{\overline{X}} \)**
3. **Probability Calculation for the Average Number of Cherries**

By completing the above steps, you will understand how to calculate the expected value, variance, and probability for the given probability distribution, essential concepts in statistics and probability theory.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Probability Distribution of Cherries in Cherry Puffs #### Given Information: The random variable \( X \), representing the number of cherries in a cherry puff, has the probability distribution shown below: \[ \begin{array}{c|cccc} \boldsymbol{x} & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 \\ \hline \mathbf{P(X = x)} & 0.1 & 0.3 & 0.4 & 0.2 \\ \end{array} \] Complete parts (a) through (c) below. Utilize the provided standard normal distribution tables for calculations: - [Page 1 of the standard normal distribution table](#) - [Page 2 of the standard normal distribution table](#) #### Tasks: (a) Calculate the following: 1. The expected value (mean) \( \mu \) of \( X \) (Type an integer or a decimal. Do not round.) 2. The variance \( \sigma^2 \) of \( X \) (Type an integer or a decimal. Do not round.) (b) For random samples of 49 cherry puffs, find: 1. The mean \( \mu_{\overline{X}} \) of the sample mean \( \overline{X} \) (Type an integer or a decimal. Do not round.) 2. The variance \( \sigma^2_{\overline{X}} \) of the sample mean \( \overline{X} \) (Round to three decimal places as needed.) (c) Determine the probability that the average number of cherries in 49 cherry puffs will be less than 7.8. - (Round to four decimal places as needed.) #### Calculation Steps: 1. **Expected Value \( \mu \) and Variance \( \sigma^2 \)** 2. **Sample Mean \( \mu_{\overline{X}} \) and Sample Variance \( \sigma^2_{\overline{X}} \)** 3. **Probability Calculation for the Average Number of Cherries** By completing the above steps, you will understand how to calculate the expected value, variance, and probability for the given probability distribution, essential concepts in statistics and probability theory.
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