You Have Two Decks of 26 Cards

question 7

Short Answer

You have two decks of 26 cards. Each card in each of the two decks has a different letter of the alphabet on it. You pick at random one card from each of the two decks. A vowel is worth 3 points and a consonant is worth 0 points. Let X = the sum of the values of the two cards picked. Find E(X), V (X), and the standard deviation of X .

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Definitions:

High Expectations

Holding aspirational standards or beliefs about future outcomes or performances that are significantly above the norm.

Perform Well

Achieving or exceeding the standards of excellence or objectives in a particular task or area of activity.

Performance Expectations

The standards or criteria set by an organization or manager that outline the desired outcomes and behaviors from employees or team members.

Special Treatment

Giving particular attention or privileges to certain individuals or groups, often viewed as unfair or biased.