Consider the given discrete probability distribution. Find the probability that x equals 5. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c c }
x & 3 & 5 & 7 & 9 \
\hline P ( x ) & 0.33 & ? & 0.27 & 0.31
\end{array}$$
A) 0.09
B) 0.91
C) 0.45
D) 4.55

Question

Consider the given discrete probability distribution. Find the probability that x equals 5. $$\begin{array} { l | c c c c } 
x & 3 & 5 & 7 & 9 \
\hline P ( x ) & 0.33 & ? & 0.27 & 0.31
\end{array}$$
A) 0.09
B) 0.91
C) 0.45
D) 4.55

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sum of probabilities in a discrete probability distribution must equal 1. Thus, P(5) = 1 - (0.33 + 0.27 + 0.31) = 0.09.

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