Let X be a random variable with the following probability distribution. Value x of X P(x=x) 40 0.15 50 0.15 60 0.15 70 0.15 80 0.40 (a) Find the expectation E (X) of X.

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Let X be a random variable with the following probability distribution.

Value x of X P(x=x)
40 0.15
50 0.15
60 0.15
70 0.15
80 0.40

(a) Find the expectation E (X) of X.

 

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