If the prob density of a rv is given by f(x)= kx² 0

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Chapter7: Integration
Section7.1: Antiderivatives
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If the prob density of a rv is given by f(x)=kx² 0<x<1 (and 0 elsewhere) find the
value of k and the probability that the rv takes on a value
(a) Between
1
and
(b) Greater than
3
4
Find the distribution function F(x) and hence answer the above questions.
Transcribed Image Text:If the prob density of a rv is given by f(x)=kx² 0<x<1 (and 0 elsewhere) find the value of k and the probability that the rv takes on a value (a) Between 1 and (b) Greater than 3 4 Find the distribution function F(x) and hence answer the above questions.
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