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The probability distribution of a discrete random variable X is given as :

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P(X=x)0.1k2k2kk

The value of K is:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Sum of all probabilities must equal 1:

0.1+k+2k+2k+k=10.1 + k + 2k + 2k + k = 1

0.1+6k=10.1 + 6k = 1

6k=0.9⇒k=0.156k = 0.9 \Rightarrow k = 0.15.

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