Math 11 - Stat Prob - Q3Wk 1 2 Key.v. 02282021

EXERCISE 2
Tell whether each variable is discrete or continuous.
1. Time required for a vehicle to cover 20 km

2. Number of airplanes in an airport
3. Population of ants in a colony
4. Volume of water
5. Number of children in a family
6. Test scores of students randomly selected
7. Weight of a statistics and probability book
8. The number of times a club will appear when drawing a
standard deck of cards
9. Area of a rice field
10. Number of doubles in a roll of two dice
Quarter 3 Week 1 - A
(M11/12SP— IIIa-1, M11/12SP—IIIa-2)
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY
The learner illustrates a random variable (discrete and continuous) and distinguish
between discrete and continuous random variables.
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agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such
Tell whether each variable is discrete or continuous. Explain why? work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the
payment of royalties.
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2. The temperature of a cup of coffee served at a restaurant. permission from the Schools Division of Iloilo.
3. The number of vehicles owned by a randomly selected
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4. The number of patrons arriving at a restaurant
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between 5:00p.m. And 6:00p.m.
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5. The air pressure of a tire on an automobile. DR. GENEVIEVE D. DONGOSA
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Ruben S. Libutaque, Lilibeth E. Larupay,
Dr. Kim S. Arceña
REFERENCES: Albay, Eduardo M, Canlapan, Raymond B. DIWA SHS Series: Statistics &
Probabilty, De Guzman, Danilo B. Statistics & Probability
GENERALIZATIONS EXERCISE 1
Study the given table below concerning the population of the

A random variable, which is usually written using capital Philippines in the year 2000, 2010, and 2015, then answer the
letters, is a variable that assigns a numerical value to each questions that follow.
outcome of a random event. It can be classified as discrete or
continuous.
Philippine Population 2000 2010 2015
A discrete variable is a variable whose value is obtained
through counting. It takes on countable numbers of distinct Total Population 76 506 928 92 337 852 100 981 437
values which are whole numbers such as, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, … Household Population 76 332 470 92 097 978 100 573 715
Institutional Population 171 607 237 135 405 588
A continuous variable is a variable whose value is obtained
through measurement. It assumes an infinite number of Average Household Size 5.0 4.6 4.4
possible values including the decimals between two counting Annual Growth Rate 2.3 1.9 1.7
numbers.
1. What are the variables given in the table?
2. Which of the variables are discrete variables?
3. Which of the variables are continuous variables?
EXAMPLE 1
EXAMPLE 2
A fair coin is tossed 14 times and the number of times X The following are examples of discrete variables:
that a tail appears is a discrete random variable since the A. The number of PUJ drivers
possible values may be determined by counting, i. e., 0, 1, 2, B. The number of tricycles in town
3, 4, …, 14. Notice that the number of PUJ drivers and number of
The possible values of the variable is {0, 1, 2, 3, …, n} tricycles are measured as whole number units, so they are
considered discrete variables. It is not possible to have 7.9
A basketball coach requires that the height of all players drivers and 6.6 tricycles.
of his team is be between 64 and 82 inches.
The height of a person is a continuous variable and can The following are examples of continuous variables:
be determined through measurement. In the example, the A. The thickness of a book
height of a player can take on any value between 64 and 82. B. The exact age of a person
such as 65.32 inches or 80.72 inches. The thickness of a book and the exact age of a person
are continuous variables because distance and age can assume
uncountably infinite number of real number values such as
2.233.. Cm or 24.712 years old.
EXAMPLE 2
Two balls are drawn in succession without replacement from
an urn containing 5 red balls and 6 blue balls. Let Z be the random
variable representing the number of blue balls. Find the value of the
random variable Z. Complete the table below
Value of the Random

Possible Outcomes
Variable Z
RR 0
RB 1
BR 1
BB 2
So, the possible values of the random variable Z or number of

blue balls is 0, 1, and 2. Quarter 3 Week 1 - B
(M11/12SP—IIIa-3)
The learner finds the possible values of a random variable.
EXERCISE 2
1. Four coins are tossed. Let Z be the random variable representing Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any
the number of heads that occur. Find the values of the random work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government
variable Z. work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the
2. A Shipment of 5 computers containing two that are slightly payment of royalties.
defective. If a retailer receives three of these computers at random, This MathPACKS is published to be utilized by the Schools Division of Iloilo.
list the elements of the sample space S using the letters D and N for ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this learning resource maybe reproduced
defective and non-defective computers, respectively. To each sample or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without written
point assign a value x of the random variable X representing the permission from the Schools Division of Iloilo.
number of computers purchased by the retailer which is slightly
defective. Writer: RANDOLF A. DINEROS
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY
DR. GENEVIEVE D. DONGOSA
From a box containing 4 black balls and 2 green balls, EPS I - Mathematics: DR. KIM S. ARCEÑA
3 balls are drawn in succession. Each ball is placed back in Management Team:
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If we consider the number of wins (as the random
GENERALIZATIONS variable ) the team has, each sample point in the sample space
would be come {WWW, WWL, WLW, LWW, WLL, LWL, LLW},
A random variable is a variable whose value is dependent
hence the sample space becomes {0, 1, 2, 3}.
to the outcome of a well-defined random event or
experiment.
Value of the Random Variable Y
Possible Outcomes
The sample space is the set of all possible outcomes in an (number of wins)
experiment. WWW 3
The possible values of a random variable are values that WWL 2
are obtained from functions that assign real number to each WLW 2
point of a sample space. LWW 2
WLL 1
EXAMPLE 1 LWL 1
LLW 1
If a basketball team plays for three consecutive games,
LLL 0
what number can be assigned for the frequency of winning or
losing?
So, the possible values of the random variable Y are 0, 1,
2, and 3.
SOLUTION
If a basketball team will play for three consecutive EXERCISE 1

games, the sample space is the set of all possible outcomes of Suppose three coins are tossed. Let Y be the random variable
the events. If W stands for a win and L for a loss, then the representing the number of tails that occur. Find the values of the
possible sample space of the results of the three consecutive random variable Y. Complete the table below.
games is
Value of the Random
{WWW, WWL, WLW, LWW, WLL, LWL, LLW, LLL}. Possible Outcomes
Variable Y
Assigning numeric values to these outcomes (1, 2, 3, 4,

5, 6, 7, 8) giving us 8 possible outcomes or 8 elements of the
sample space. Let Y be the random variable representing the
number of wins or losses.
4. Construct the probability distribution or probability mass function
of a discrete random variable X.
Number of Defective Cell Phones X 0 1 2 3
Probability P(X)
To determine the properties:

1 3
a. Notice that, = 0.125 𝑎𝑛𝑑 = 0.375, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 0 ≤ 𝑃 ≤ 1.
8 8
b. Get the sum of the probabilities;
𝑛
1 3 3 1
𝑃𝑖 = + + + =1
8 8 8 8 Quarter 3 Week 1- C
𝑖=1
(M11/12SP - IIIa-4)
The learner illustrate a probability distribution for a discrete random variable and
its properties.
EXERCISE 1
Suppose three unbiased coins are tossed. Let H represent the agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such
heads and T represent the tails. If we let X be the random variable work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the
for the number of heads that will occur, construct the probability payment of royalties.
distribution of the random variable X. Compare your answer to the This MathPACKS is published to be utilized by the Schools Division of Iloilo.
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a. Observe the probability distribution on both the example and this permission from the Schools Division of Iloilo.
exercise, what do you notice about the probability of each value of
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the random variable? Write your conclusion regarding this matter.
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Probabilty, De Guzman, Danilo B. Statistics & Probability Dr. Kim S. Arceña
GENERALIZATIONS 2. Count the number of defective cell phones in each outcome in the
sample space and assign this number to this outcome. Complete the
table below for your answer.
A discrete probability distribution or a probability mass
function consists of the values a random variable can assume Value of Random Variable X
Possible Outcomes (number of defective cell
The Properties of a Probability Distribution phones)
1. The probability of each value of the random variable must NNN 0
be between or equal to 0 and 1. In symbol, we write it as
0≤P(X)≤1. NND 1
2. The sum of the probabilities of all values of the random NDN 1
variable must be equal to 1. In symbol, we write it as
DNN 1
ƩP(X)=1.
NDD 2
DND 2
EXAMPLE 1 DDN 2
Suppose three cell phones are tested at random. Let D DDD 3

represent the defective cell phones and let N represent the 3. There are four
non-defective cell phone. If we let X be the random variable possible values of the
Number of
for the number of defective cell phones, construct the random variable X of Probability P(X)
the number of defective Defective Cell Phones X
probability distribution of the random variable X.
cell phones.
No defective cell phone

SOLUTION occur once, out of 8 0
possible outcomes
1. Determine the sample space. Let D represent the defective
cell phone and N for the non-defective cell phone. One defective cell phone
occur three times, out of 1
The sample space for this experiment is: 8 possible outcomes
S = {NNN, NND, NDN, DNN, NDD, DND, DDN, DDD} Two defective cell phone
occur three times, out 2
of 8 possible outcomes
Three defective cell

phone occur once out of 3
8 possible outcomes
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY
B. Construct a probability distribution for the data and draw

a histogram of the distribution.
1. The probabilities that a surgeon operates on 3, 4, 5, 6,

and 7 patients in any one day are 0.15, 0.20,
0.25, 0.20 and 0.20, respectively.
2. The probabilities that a customer buys 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Quarter 3 Week 1- D
items in a convenience store are 0.32, (M11/12SP - IIIa-4)
The learner illustrate a probability distribution for a discrete random variable and
0.12, 0.23, 0.18, and 0.15, respectively. its properties.
work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the
This MathPACKS is published to be utilized by the Schools Division of Iloilo.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this learning resource maybe reproduced
permission from the Schools Division of Iloilo.
Writer: RANDOLF A. DINEROS

Management Team:
REFERENCES: Albay, Eduardo M, Canlapan, Raymond B. DIWA SHS Series: Statistics & Ruben S. Libutaque, Lilibeth E. Larupay,
Probabilty, De Guzman, Danilo B. Statistics & Probability Dr. Kim S. Arceña
EXAMPLE 2 EXERCISE 2
Consider tossing two unbiased coins. I. 1. Construct the sample space of an experiment of tossing
a. Construct its sample space. three unbiased coins. Determine its discrete
probability distribution.
b. Assign possible values to the sample points.
2. Construct a discrete probability distribution for a
c. Make a probability distribution function for getting a head.
basketball team’s probability of winning in 4
consecutive games.
SOLUTION Compare your answer to the example given and answer the
questions that follow.
Let H be heads and T be tails. a. Observe the probability distribution on both the example and
this exercise, what do you notice about the probability of each
a. The sample space:{TT, TH, HT, HH}
value of the random variable? Write your conclusion regarding
b. We are interested in finding the number of H in each toss.
this matter.
Then the possible values of the outcomes are: b. Get the sum of the probabilities of all values or the random
TT = 0 HT = 1 TH = 1 HH = 2 variable in the example and in the exercise. What sum did you
c. Probability distribution or probability function: get? Write your conclusion regarding this matter.
II. Determine whether the given values can serve as the value
Number of Heads X 0 1 2
of a probability distribution of the random variable X that can
P(X) take on only the values of 1, 2, and 3.
Explain your answer.
To determine the properties: 1. P(1) = 0.08, P(2) = 0.12, P(3) = 1.03
a. Notice that,
1
= 0.25 𝑎𝑛𝑑
2
= 0. 5, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 0 ≤ 𝑃 ≤ 1. 2. P(1) = , P(2) = , P(3) =
4 4
3. P(1) = 0.42, P(2) = 0.31, P(3) = 0.37
4. P(1) = , P(2) = , P(3) =
𝑛
1 2 1 5. P(1) = 0, P(2) = 0.71, P(3) = 0.39
𝑃𝑖 = + + =1
4 4 4
𝑖=1
1. Winning 1 game means x = 1
Since x = 1, nCx = 3C1= =3
Using the formula P(X) = nCx • px • qn-x
P(1) = 3C1 1 3-1 = (3) =
2. Winning 3 games means x = 3.
Since x = 3, nCx = 3C3 =1
P(3) = 3C3 3 3-3 = (1) (1) =
EXERCISE 2
Quarter 3 Week 2-A
(M11/12SP-IIIa-6)
A basketball team has to play 5 games during the semifinal round of The learner computes probabilities corresponding to a given random variable.
a tournament. What is the probability that they will win:

1. 0 games?
2. 2 games? agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such
work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the
3. 3 games? payment of royalties.
4. All 5 games?
permission from the Schools Division of Iloilo.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY Writer: RANDOLF A. DINEROS
Five classmates attended the taekwondo varsity teams DR. GENEVIEVE D. DONGOSA
tryouts. What is the probability that only 3 of them will be EPS I - Mathematics: DR. KIM S. ARCEÑA
selected if P(success) = 60% and P(failure) = 40% for each of Management Team:
them? Dr. Roel F. Bermejo, Dr. Nordy D. Siason, Jr.
Dr. Kim S. Arceña
GENERALIZATIONS 2. twice:
Since x = 2, nCx= 3C2 = =3
A binomial distribution is a probability distribution with only two Using the formula P(X) = nCx • px • qn-x
possible outcomes: success and failure.
P(2) = 3C2 2 3-2
Let p=probability of success, q=probability of failure, and n=number

P(2) = 3 =
of trials performed during an experiment of getting x successes.
The probability of getting x successes out of n trials is given by
P(X) = nCx • px • qn-x EXERCISE 1

Consider tossing a 6-sided die two times. Determine the probability
EXAMPLE 1 that 3 will turn up:

1. 0 times
Consider tossing a 6-sided die three times. Determine the probability
2. Once
that 4 will turn up:
3. Twice
1. 0 times
4. Thrice
2. twice
EXAMPLE 2
SOLUTION
A volleyball team has to play 3 games during the elimination round of

Let p = probability that 4 will turn up, p= ;
a tournament. What is the probability that they will win:
q = probability that 4 fails to turn up, q = ; and
1. 1 game?
n = 3 tosses
2. All 3 games?
1. 0 times
SOLUTION
Since x = 0, nCx = 3C0 = 1
Let p = probability of winning the game, p= ;
P(0) = 3C0 0 3-0
q = probability of not winning the game, q = ; and
P(0) = (1)(1) = n = 3 games
EXAMPLE 2
The number of bikes sold per day at a local bicycle dealership,
along with its corresponding probabilities, is shown in the table below.
An alternative solution is used to determine the mean, variance and
standard deviation.
Number of Bicycles Probability
X•P(X) X2•P(X)
Sold X P(X)
0 0 02• =0
4
Quarter 3 Week 2 - B
(M11/12SP-IIIb-1)
The mean of the probability using = = 2.2 The learner illustrate the mean and variance of discrete random variables.
bikes.
The variance using the alternative formula
The standard deviation is bikes. work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the
Therefore, the dealer can sell an average of 2 bicycles a day, 3 This MathPACKS is published to be utilized by the Schools Division of Iloilo.
on a good day and zero to 1 on a bad day.
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What is the average number of heads that will turn out after Writer: RANDOLF A. DINEROS
tossing four coins? How spread out from the mean the number of Graphic Artist: PATRICK T. LOMIGO
heads that will appear? Layout Artist: KRISHEA MAE P. JARUDA
To answer these questions, solve for the mean and the variance Division Quality Assurance: DR. KIM S. ARCEÑA
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY EPS I - Mathematics: DR. KIM S. ARCEÑA
The probabilities that a printer produces 0, 1, 2, and 3 Management Team:
misprints is 42%, 28%, 18%, and 12% respectively. What is Dr. Roel F. Bermejo, Dr. Nordy D. Siason, Jr.
the mean and variance and explain what the mean and Dr. Lilibeth T. Estoque, Dr. Azucena T. Falales
variance tell us about the misprints the printer has made? Ruben S. Libutaque, Lilibeth E. Larupay,
Dr. Kim S. Arceña
GENERALIZATIONS Number of Spots X Probability P(X) X • P(X) X- µ (X-µ)2 (X-µ)2•P(X)
1 1-3.5 = -2.5 (-2.5)2=6.26

In a random variable, the mean is the average value of all
the outcomes. The mean of a random variable weighs each 2 -1.5 2.25 0.375
outcome (X) according to the probability (P). The mean is 3 -0.5 0.25 0.042
computed using the formula
4 0.5 0.25 0.042
5 1.5 2.25 0.375
On the other hand, the variance describes the average 6 2.5 6.25 1.04
square deviation of the variable from the mean. The formula for the
variance 𝜎 2 and the standard deviation 𝜎;
Continuing this process will solve variance by:
1. Getting the difference between the number of spots X and the mean
µ in the 4th column;
EXAMPLE 1 2. Squaring the difference of the number of spots X and the mean µ in
the 5th column;
Consider rolling a die. What is the average number of spots that 3. Multiplying the square of the difference between the number of
would appear? The following steps will help you answer this spots X and the mean µ by the probability P(X) in the 6th column
question. 4. The variance σ2 will then be the sum of the values in column 6.
1. Construct a probability distribution for the random variable X The variance σ2 shows how scattered the scores or values are from the
representing the number of spots that would appear. mean.
2. Multiply the value of the random variable X by the σ2 = 2.9 spots
corresponding probability.
3. Add the results obtained in Step 2. The square root of the variance σ equals the standard
deviation, also measures how scattered the scores or values are from
SOLUTION
the mean.
This process solves the mean of the distribution. It means that the σ= 1.7 spots
average number of spots that will appear is 3.5.
Number of Spots X Probability P(X) X • P(X) EXERCISE 1
1
The probabilities that a customer will buy 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
2
items in a grocery store are respectively. What is
3
the average number of items that a customer will buy and how
4
scattered (σ2) are the values from the average (µ)
5
6
µ = 3.5 spots
SOLUTION
To compute the players average win in four successive games.
To compute the player’s variance
The player has an average of 1.5 wins in 4 successive games and a

variance of 1.25 wins.
EXERCISE 2
The following random variables show the number of

successful trials in joining a sports competition . Find the mean
and standard deviation.
Quarter 3 Week 2-C
(M11/12SP-IIIa-6)
Success X 0 1 2 3 The learner calculates the mean and variance of a discrete random variable.
Probability P(X) 0.15 0.35 0.2 0.3
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the
The following random variables show the incentives given permission from the Schools Division of Iloilo.
and the increase in productivity of a factory worker. Find the mean
incentive and the standard deviation. Writer: RANDOLF A. DINEROS
Incentives (X) 1 2 3 4 5 Division Quality Assurance: DR. KIM S. ARCEÑA
Increase in Productivity DR. GENEVIEVE D. DONGOSA
P(X) Management Team:
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GENERALIZATIONS 2. Determine the variance and standard deviation.
The mean of discrete random variables, also known as the expected Variance
value is the weighted average of all possible values of the random
variables. The symbol used for the mean is µ. The formula for
solving the mean is;
Standard deviation
Where: are the values of the random variable X; and
are the corresponding probabilities.
The variance is the measure of spread or dispersion. It measures EXERCISE 1

the variation of the values of a random variable from the mean. The
symbol used for variance is σ2 and its square root σ is the standard The reporter of a weather bureau on the forecast of the
deviation. number of typhoons entering the country’s area of responsibility in the
following probability distribution.
Variance = No. of typhoons per month x Probability P(X)
Standard Deviation=
0 0.15
Where: X = the value of the random variable
P(X) = probability of the random variable X
1 0.35
µ = mean of the prability distribution
2 0.30
3 0.10
EXAMPLE 1
Students were asked to estimate the length (in inches) of a
4 0.10
table. The errors in the estimated values were recorded and tabulates a. What is the average number of typhoon entering the country per
as follows month?
b. What is the standard deviation?
Error X 3 4 5 6 7
P(X) 0.25 0.1 0.3 0.15 0.2 EXAMPLE 2
SOLUTION Solve for the mean and variance of winning an ML tournament of a
single player in 4 consecutive games.
1. Find the mean error of this probability
Win record (x) 0 1 2 3
Mean
P(X)
Answer Key Answer Key
Q3 Wk 1-A Q3 Wk 1-B
EXERCISES 1 EXERCISES 2
Value of the
1. Total Population 2. Total Population #1 Random Variable
Value of the Random
Household Population Household Population Z
#2 Variable X
Possible
Institutional Population Institutional Population Outcomes (number of tails) Possible Outcomes (number of slightly
defective computers)
Average Household Size 3. Average Household Size
Annual Growth Rate Annual Growth Rate HHHH 0 DDN 2
HHHT 1 DND 2
Q3 Wk 1-A HHTH 1 NDD 2
EXERCISES 2 HTHH 1 DNN 1
THHH 1
1. Continuous 6. Discrete NND 1
2. Discrete 7. Continuous HHTT 2 NDN 1

3. Discrete 8. Discrete HTHT 2 NNN 0
4. Continuous 9. Continuous THHT 2
5. Discrete 10. Discrete
HTTH 2
Q3 Wk 1-A THTH 2
Enrichment TTHH 2
1. Discrete. The number of boys can only be determined by counting. TTTH 3

2. Continuous. Temperature can take fractional or decimal values. TTHT 3
3. Discrete. The number of vehicles take only whole number Values
4. Discrete. This can only be determined by counting. THTT 3
5. Continuous. The process can only be done by measurement and the values HTTT 3
may be fractional or decimal.
TTTT 4
Q3 Wk 1-B
EXERCISES 1
Q3 Wk 1-C Value of the Random
Possible Outcomes
Value of the Random Enrichment Possible Outcomes Variable X
Variable Y (number of green balls)

TTT 3 GBG 2
TTH 2 GGB 2
THT 2 BGG 2
HTT 2 GBB 1
HTH 1 BGB 1
HHT 1 BBG 1
THH 1 BBB 0
HHH 0
Q3 Wk 1-C1 2. Number of Wins X 0 1 2 3 4

EXERCISES 1
1 4 6 4 1
Probability P(X)
Number of Heads X 0 1 2 3 16 16 16 16 16
Probability P(X) To determine the properties:

a. Notice that,
To determine the properties: 1 4 6
= 0.0625, = 0.25, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 = 0.375,
16 16 16
1 3
8 8 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒, 0 ≤ 𝑃 ≤ 1.
b. Get the sum of the probabilities; b. Get the 𝑛
sum of the probabilities;
1 4 6 4 1
𝑛 𝑃𝑖 = + + + + =1
1 3 3 1 16 16 16 16 16
𝑃𝑖 = + + + =1 𝑖=1
8 8 8 8
𝑖=1
II.
1. No. The sum > 1.
Q3 Wk 1-C2
2. Ye. The sum = 1.
EXERCISES 2
3. No. The sum > 1
4. Yes. The sum is exactly 1.
I. 5. No. The sum is > 1.
1. Number of Heads/Tails X 0 1 2 3
Probability P(X)
To determine the properties:

1 3
8 8
𝑛
1 3 3 1
𝑃𝑖 = + + + =1
8 8 8 8
𝑖=1
Q3 Wk 1-C2 Q3 Wk 2-A
Enrichment Exercise 2
1. 1 5
1.32 3. 16
5 1
2. 4.
16 32
Q3 Wk 2-A
Enrichment
34.56%
2.
Q3 Wk 2-B Q3 Wk 2-B Q3 Wk 2-B
Exercise 1 Exercise 1 Enrichment
𝜇 = 3.1 𝜇=2 𝜇=1

𝜎 2 = 2.69 𝜎 2 = 2.21 𝜎 2 = 5.49
Q3 Wk 2-C Q3 Wk 2-C Q3 Wk 2-C

Exercise 1 Exercise 1 Enrichment
Q3 Wk 2-A
Exercise 1
𝜇 = 1.65 𝜇 = 1.65 𝜇=3
125 15 𝜎2 = 3.43 𝜎 2 = 3.23 𝜎 2 = 1.34
1.216 3. 216 𝜎 = 1.85 𝜎 = 1.7 𝜎 = 1.16
25 1
2. 4.
216 216

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