The Discrete Random Variable X Is the Number of Students

question 82

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 fewer than 2 students come to office hours on any given Monday?

• A) .10
• B) .40
• C) .70
• D) .90

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