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A random variable X has a probability distribution P(X) of the following form, where k is some unknown constant:

P(X = 0) = k

P(X = 1) = 2k

P(X = 2) = 3k

P(X = other values) = 0

Then, find the value of 1/k.

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

For any valid discrete probability distribution, the sum of all individual probabilities must always equal 1.

Step 2: Add the Probabilities

k + 2k + 3k = 1

Step 3: Solve for k

6k = 1

k = 1/6

Step 4: Final Value

Therefore, the value of 1/k = 6.

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