When a Household Is Randomly Selected, the Probability Distribution for the Number

question 85

Multiple Choice

When a household is randomly selected, the probability distribution for the number x of cars owned is as described in the accompanying table. Find the mean and standard deviation of the probability distribution.

• A) 0.0000, 0.0000
• B) 1.75, 0.859
• C) 1.75, 0.895
• D) 1.97, 0.853
• E) 1.799, 0.783

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