Find the Mean of the Given Probability Distribution $\mu = 0.30$

question 101

Multiple Choice

Find the mean of the given probability distribution.
-The probabilities that a batch of 4 computers will contain 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4 defective computers are 0.6561, 0.2916, 0.0486, 0.0036, and 0.0001, respectively. Round answer to the nearest hundredth.

• A) \(\mu = 0.30\)
• B) \(\mu = 2.00\)
• C) \(\mu = 1.06\)
• D) \(\mu = 0.40\)

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