Solve the Problem

question 14

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A building contractor's profit (in thousands of dollars) on each unit in a subdivision is a continuous random variable with probability density function f(x) as shown below. (A) Find the contractor's expected profit. Round to the nearest dollar.
(B) Find the median profit. Round to the nearest dollar.

• A) (A) $23,333; (B) $22,929
• B) (A) $28,333; (B) $26,465
• C) (A) $21,667; (B) $21,340
• D) (A) $26,667; (
• B) $25,000

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