Statistics
Mean and Variance from Distribution Table with Unknown k
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Grade 11

Question:

For the distribution $X_i: 0,1,2,3,4,5$; $f_i: k+2,2k,k^2-1,k^2-1,k^2+1,k-3$ with $\sum f_i=62$, then $[\mu^2+\sigma^2]$ is equal to
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Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: $\sum f_i=3k^2+4k-2=62\Rightarrow k=4$. Compute $\mu$ and $\sigma^2$.
$k=4$, $\mu^2+\sigma^2=\frac{500}{62}$. $[\cdot]=8$.
Correct Answer: 2

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