Show that f(x)f(x) is a probability density function, Find E(X)E(X) and Var(X)Var(X).

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Chapter13: Probability And Calculus
Section13.3: Special Probability Density Functions
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Show that f(x)f(x) is a probability density function, 

Find E(X)E(X) and Var(X)Var(X).

A random variable has a Pareto distribution with parameters a
O and xo > 0 if its density function is
for x > x0
f(x) =
otherwise.
Transcribed Image Text:A random variable has a Pareto distribution with parameters a O and xo > 0 if its density function is for x > x0 f(x) = otherwise.
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