The mean of a random variable X, taking values 0, 1, 2 with probabilities 0.3, 0.5, 0.2 respectively, is:
The mean of a random variable X, taking values 0, 1, 2 with probabilities 0.3, 0.5, 0.2 respectively, is:
- A. 0.9
- B. 1.0
- C. 0.5
- D. 1.2
Answer: A) 0.9
Explanation: Mean E(X) = Σ(x × P(x)) = (0 × 0.3) + (1 × 0.5) + (2 × 0.2) = 0 + 0.5 + 0.4 = 0.9.
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