In a class of 50 students, the number of students n; of each age i is shown in the following table: Age i ni 18 19 20 22 4 3 21 25 If a student is to be selected at random from the class, what is the expected value of his age?

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In a class of 50 students, the number of students n; of each age i is shown in the following table:
Age i
ni
18
19
20
22
4
3
21
25
If a student is to be selected at random from the class, what is the expected value of his age?
Transcribed Image Text:In a class of 50 students, the number of students n; of each age i is shown in the following table: Age i ni 18 19 20 22 4 3 21 25 If a student is to be selected at random from the class, what is the expected value of his age?
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