THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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THE NEXT QUESTIONS ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
A random variable X is normally distributed with mean of 50 and variance of 50,and a random variable Y is normally distributed with mean of 100 and variance of 200.
-Given the random variables X and Y have a correlation coefficient equal to 0.50,find the mean and variance of the random variable W = 4X+3Y.

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Definitions:

International Oil Prices

The cost per barrel of crude oil as determined on the global market, influenced by factors like supply and demand, geopolitical events, and economic data.

Demand-Management Policy

Government policies aimed at influencing the level of demand in the economy in order to achieve economic objectives like controlling inflation or stimulating growth.

Stagflation

An economic condition characterized by slow growth, high unemployment, and rising prices, presenting a challenge for policy makers.

Inflation Rate

The speed at which the average cost of products and services increases, leading to a decrease in the value of money.