Validate and solve three discrete probability distributions.

Validate and solve three discrete probability distributions.

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Three students, Kim, Ching Li and Jonathan, each have a pack of cards from which they select a card at random. Each card has a 0, 3, 4 or 9 printed on it.

  1. Kim states that the probability distribution for her pack of cards is shown below. Explain why Kim is incorrect.[2]
    \(x\)0349
    \(P(X=x)\)0.30.450.20.35
  2. Ching Li correctly states that the probability distribution for her pack of cards is shown below. Find the value of \(k\).[2]
    \(x\)0349
    \(P(X=x)\)0.4\(k\)\(2k\)0.3
  3. Jonathan correctly states that the probability distribution for his pack of cards is given by \(P(X=x)=\frac{x+1}{20}\). One card is drawn at random from his pack.[4]
    1. Calculate the probability that the number on the card drawn is 0.
    2. Calculate the probability that the number on the card drawn is greater than 0.

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Answer:For Jonathan, \(P(X=0)=\frac1{20}\), while \(P(X>0)=\frac4{20}+\frac5{20}+\frac{10}{20}=\frac{19}{20}\).

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