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\(\text{Let } X \text{ denote the number of hours you play during a randomly selected day. The probability that } X \text{ can take values } x \text{ has the following form, where } c \text{ is some constant:}\)
\(P(X = x) = \begin{cases}  0.1, & \text{if } x = 0 \\  cx, & \text{if } x = 1 \text{ or } x = 2 \\  c(5 - x), & \text{if } x = 3 \text{ or } x = 4 \\  0, & \text{otherwise} \end{cases}\)
\(\text{Match List-I with List-II:}\)
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When working with probability distributions, always ensure that the sum of all probabilities equals 1. When solving for unknown probabilities, use the given conditions and simplify the equations step-by-step. It's important to confirm the validity of each probability and use correct substitutions to avoid errors. Additionally, for cumulative probabilities, remember to add up the relevant probabilities as required by the problem.

Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
  • (A)- (I), (B)- (II), (C)- (III), (D)- (IV)
  • (A)- (IV), (B)- (III), (C)- (II), (D)- (I)
  • (A)- (II), (B)- (IV), (C)- (I), (D)- (III)
  • (A)- (III), (B)- (IV), (C)- (I), (D)- (II)
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The Correct Option is B

Approach Solution - 1

The sum of all probabilities must equal 1:

\[ P(X = 0) + P(X = 1) + P(X = 2) + P(X = 3) + P(X = 4) = 1. \]

Substitute the given probabilities:

\[ 0.1 + c(1) + c(2) + c(2) + c(1) = 1. \]

Simplify:

\[ 0.1 + 6c = 1 \Rightarrow 6c = 0.9 \Rightarrow c = 0.15. \]

(A) \( c = 0.15 \). Match: (A) → (IV).

(B) \( P(X \leq 2) = P(X = 0) + P(X = 1) + P(X = 2) \):

\[ P(X \leq 2) = 0.1 + c(1) + c(2) = 0.1 + 0.15 + 0.3 = 0.55. \]

Match: (B) → (III).

(C) \( P(X = 2) = c(2) = 0.3. \) Match: (C) → (II).

(D) \( P(X \geq 2) = P(X = 2) + P(X = 3) + P(X = 4) \):

\[ P(X \geq 2) = c(2) + c(2) + c(1) = 0.3 + 0.3 + 0.15 = 0.75. \]

Match: (D) → (I).

(A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I).

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Approach Solution -2

The sum of all probabilities must equal 1:

\[ P(X = 0) + P(X = 1) + P(X = 2) + P(X = 3) + P(X = 4) = 1. \]

Substitute the given probabilities:

\[ 0.1 + c(1) + c(2) + c(2) + c(1) = 1. \]

Simplify:

\[ 0.1 + 6c = 1 \Rightarrow 6c = 0.9 \Rightarrow c = 0.15. \]

Conclusion:

(A) \( c = 0.15 \). Match: (A) → (IV).

For (B) \( P(X \leq 2) = P(X = 0) + P(X = 1) + P(X = 2) \):

\[ P(X \leq 2) = 0.1 + c(1) + c(2) = 0.1 + 0.15 + 0.3 = 0.55. \] Match: (B) → (III).

For (C) \( P(X = 2) = c(2) = 0.3. Match: (C) → (II).

For (D) \( P(X \geq 2) = P(X = 2) + P(X = 3) + P(X = 4) \):

\[ P(X \geq 2) = c(2) + c(2) + c(1) = 0.3 + 0.3 + 0.15 = 0.75. \] Match: (D) → (I).

Final Matching:

  • (A) → (IV)
  • (B) → (III)
  • (C) → (II)
  • (D) → (I)
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