Can the vectors in Problem be probability vectors? If not, why?

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Chapter10: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section10.8: Probability
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Can the vectors in Problem be probability vectors? If not, why?

 

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Conditions for probability vector:

  1. The sum of all entries must be equal to 1. That is, ∑π=1.
  2. The entries must lie between 0 and 1, inclusive. That is, 0≤ π ≤1.
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