Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Probability

Question:

For the following probability distribution :

X 1 2 3 4
P(X) $\frac{1}{10}$ $\frac{1}{5}$ $\frac{3}{10}$ $\frac{2}{5}$

The value of $E(X^2)-[E(X)]^2$

Options:

1

3

10

7

Correct Answer:

1

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → 1

$E(X)=EX_iP(X_i)$

$=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{2}{5}+\frac{9}{10}+\frac{8}{5}$

$=\frac{30}{10}=3$

$E(X^2)=EX_i^2P(X_i)$

$=\frac{1}{10}+\frac{4}{5}+\frac{27}{10}+\frac{32}{5}$

$=\frac{100}{10}=10$

$E(X^2)-(E(X))^2=10-3^2=1$