Question

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

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

0.20
0.20

0.01
0.01

0.10
0.10

1
1

1 answer

To find the value of x, we need to sum up the probabilities for Y, C, A, R, E, and S, and since the total probability should be equal to 1, we can set up the equation as follows:

0.25 + 0.18 + 0.30 + 0.17 + x = 1

Simplifying the equation:

0.90 + x = 1

x = 0.10

Therefore, the value of x is 0.10.