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Let X is a continuous random variable denoting the temperature measured. The range of temperature is [0, 100] degree Celsius and let the probability density function of X be f(x) = 0.01 for 0 ≤ X ≤ 100. The mean of X is __________.

Options

A

2.5

B

5.0

C

25.0

D

50.0

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Correct Answer :

Option D

50.0

Solution :

The correct option is 50.0.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
We are given a continuous random variable X representing the temperature measured in the interval [0,100] degrees Celsius.
The probability density function (PDF) of X is given by:

f(x)=0.01 for 0x100

The mean (or expected value) of a continuous random variable X with PDF f(x) defined over an interval [a,b] is calculated using the formula:

E[X]=abx·f(x)dx

Substituting the limits a=0, b=100, and f(x)=0.01 into the formula, we get:

E[X]=0100x·(0.01)dx

Factor out the constant 0.01:

E[X]=0.010100xdx

Now, integrate x with respect to x:

0100xdx=[x22]0100

Evaluate the definite integral at the upper and lower limits:

[x22]0100=10022-022=100002=5000

Multiply by the constant factor 0.01:

E[X]=0.01×5000=50.0

Thus, the mean of X is 50.0.

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