The probability distribution given describes the number of thunderstorms that a certain town may experience during the month of August. Let X represent the number of thunderstorms in August. Calculate the expected value (EX). X=# of storms 0 1 2 3 p(x) 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.3   A.   1.9 B.   1.5 C.    1.8 D.    2

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The probability distribution given describes the number of thunderstorms that a certain town may experience during the month of August. Let X represent the number of thunderstorms in August. Calculate the expected value (EX).

X=# of storms 0 1 2 3
p(x) 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.3

 

A.   1.9

B.   1.5

C.    1.8

D.    2

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