Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications

Question:

The random  variable X can take only the values 1 and 2. Given that P(X=1)=p and that $E(X^2)=E(X)+1.$ The value of p is :

Options:

$\frac{1}{4}$

$\frac{1}{2}$

$\frac{2}{3}$

$\frac{1}{3}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{2}$