Let f(x) = kx2(5 – x) if 0 < x< 5 and f(x) = 0 if x < 0 or x > 5. (a) For what value of k is fa probability density function? k = (b) For that value of k, find P(X 2 3). (c) For that value of k, find the mean.

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Let f(x) = kx2(5 – x) if 0 < x < 5 and f(x) = 0 if x < 0 or x > 5.
(a) For what value of k is fa probability density function?
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For that value of k, find P(x 2 3).
(c) For that value of k, find the mean.
Transcribed Image Text:Let f(x) = kx2(5 – x) if 0 < x < 5 and f(x) = 0 if x < 0 or x > 5. (a) For what value of k is fa probability density function? k %3D (b) For that value of k, find P(x 2 3). (c) For that value of k, find the mean.
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