Exhibit 5-11
The random variable x is the number of occurrences of an event over an interval of ten minutes. It can be assumed that the probability of an occurrence is the same in any two time periods of an equal length. It is known that the mean number of occurrences in ten minutes is 5.3.
-Refer to Exhibit 5-11. The expected value of the random variable x is
A)2
B)5.3
C)10
D)2.30

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expected value of a random variable is equal to its mean. It is given in the question that the mean number of occurrences in ten minutes is 5.3, so the expected value of the random variable x is also 5.3. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Exhibit 5-11 the Random Variable X Is the Number of Occurrences of Occurrences