If the table below represents a probability model based on observed frequencies, what is the value of x?

C A R E S
P(Y) 0.25 0.18 0.30 0.17 x(1 point)
Responses

0.20
0.20

1
1

0.01
0.01

0.10

1 answer

The sum of all the probabilities must equal 1. So,

0.25 + 0.18 + 0.30 + 0.17 + x = 1

Solving for x:

x = 0.10

Therefore, the value of x is 0.10.