Identify Discrete Probability Distributions
-Consider the discrete probability distribution to the right when answering the following question. Find the probability that $x$ exceeds 5 .
$\begin{array}{l|cccc}
\mathrm{x} & 3 & 5 & 7 & 9 \
\hline \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{x}) & 0.26 & ? & 0.21 & 0.17
\end{array}$

A) $0.38$
B) $0.74$
C) $0.62$
D) $0.36$

Question

Identify Discrete Probability Distributions
-Consider the discrete probability distribution to the right when answering the following question. Find the probability that $x$ exceeds 5 .
$\begin{array}{l|cccc}
\mathrm{x} & 3 & 5 & 7 & 9 \
\hline \mathrm{P}(\mathrm{x}) & 0.26 & ? & 0.21 & 0.17
\end{array}$

A) $0.38$
B) $0.74$
C) $0.62$
D) $0.36$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The total probability must sum to 1. Given probabilities are 0.26, 0.21, and 0.17. The missing probability for $x = 5$ is $1 - (0.26 + 0.21 + 0.17) = 0.36$. The probability that $x$ exceeds 5 is the sum of probabilities for $x = 7$ and $x = 9$, which is $0.21 + 0.17 = 0.38$.

Identify Discrete Probability Distributions -Consider the Discrete Probability Distribution to the Right

Identify Discrete Probability Distributions
-Consider the Discrete Probability Distribution to the Right