In a smoking survey among boys between the ages of 12 and 17, 78% prefer to date nonsmokers, 1% prefer to date smokers, and 21% don't care. Suppose 7 such boys are selected randomly. Let X equal the number who prefer to date nonsmokers and Y equal smokers.   Determine the joint pmf of X and Y. Find the marginal pmf of X. Include the support.

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In a smoking survey among boys between the ages of 12 and 17, 78% prefer to date nonsmokers, 1% prefer to date smokers, and 21% don't care. Suppose 7 such boys are selected randomly. Let X equal the number who prefer to date nonsmokers and Y equal smokers.

 

Determine the joint pmf of X and Y. Find the marginal pmf of X. Include the support.

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