The Discrete Random Variable X Is the Number of Students

question 67

Multiple Choice

The discrete random variable X is the number of students that show up for Professor Smith's office hours on Monday afternoons.The table below shows the probability distribution for X.What is the probability that at least 1 student comes to office hours on any given Monday?

• A)0.30
• B)0.40
• C)0.50
• D)0.60

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