The probability distribution for the random variable x follows:   x f(x) 20 0.20 25 0.15 30 0.25 35 0.40   Is the probability distribution valid? Explain. Draw a histogram of the probability distribution. What is the probability that x = 30? What is the probability that x is less than or equal to 25? What is the probability that x is greater than 30?

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Section12.4: Discrete Random Variables; Applications To Decision Making
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  1. The probability distribution for the random variable x follows:

 

x

f(x)

20

0.20

25

0.15

30

0.25

35

0.40

 

    1. Is the probability distribution valid? Explain.
    2. Draw a histogram of the probability distribution.
    3. What is the probability that x = 30?
    4. What is the probability that x is less than or equal to 25?
    5. What is the probability that x is greater than 30?
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