Problem Set
Mar
SI Problems ks
No
Discrete Distribution
1. A
number is chosen at random from each of the two sets (0, 1, 2} and (-1, 0, 1}. (8]
Find the cdf of the random variable denoting the sum of the numbers chosen.
2 Arandom variable X has the following probability distribution [10]
X=i -2 1
P(X =i) = p) 0.15 k 0.25 2k 0.35
Find the value of kand obtain the cumulativedistribution function F(x).Also find
P(X <0X>-1).
3. A shipment of 6television sets contains 2 defective sets. A hotel makes a random [10]
purchase of 3 of the sets. If X is the number of defective sets purchased by the
hotel, (i) find the probability distribution of X , (ii) the cumulative distribution
function of X, (iii) P(X > 0).
4. If a random variable X has the values {1, 2, 3, 4} such that [8]
2P(X = 1l)=3P(X =2) = P(X =3) =5P(X = 4). Find the cumulative distribution
function of the random variable X.
Continuous Distribution
be considered as a [10]
1. The percentage of alcohol (100X) in a certain compound may
random variable, where X.0 <X<l has the following pdf
expression for
f(x) = kx'(1-x), 0 <x<l.(i) Find the value ofk, (ii) Obtain an
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the cdf F(r), (ii) ComputePXS
pdf [12]
2. Let X be a continuous random variable with
0<x<1,
a 1<x<2,
f(r) = - ax + 3a 2<x<3,
elsewhere
the cdfF(r). (iii) If X,,X,,X,are
(i) Determine the constant a. (ii) Determine
independent observations from X , what is the probability that exactly one of
three 1.5?
these three numbers is larger than [7]
3. If the cdf of a random variable X is given by
|cx', 0sx<3
F(x) =1 ,x3
value of the constant c, (ii) the pdf of the random variable X, (ii)
Find (i) the
P(X <2.5X >1).
continuous random L01
4. A diameter of an electric cable, sayX, is assumed to be a
the
variable associated with a function f(x) =kx(1 -x), [Link] (i) find
value of the constant k(ii) obtain an expression for the cdf of X(i) Compute
5. Suppose that Tthe life length of aperson follows some probability distribution with [8]
pdf
fo=2xl0"ra00-) 0sts100
elsewhere
Determine ) the probability that aperson will die between the ages 60 and 70 and
(ii) the probability that he willdie between those ages, assuming he lived upto 60.
6. The hardness say H, of aspecimen of steel (measured on the Rockwell scale) may (6]
be assumed to be a continuous random variable uniformly distributed over (50, 70]
over [Link] (i) P(55<X<65) and (ii) P(55<X <60Y >57).
7. The distribution function for a random variable X is [6]
1-e, x>0
F()=} 0, elsewhere
Find (a) the density function, (b) the probability that X>2, (c) the probability
that-3<X<4.
One Dimensional Expectation
1. Suppose that D, the daily demand for an item, is a random variable with the [8]
following distribution:
C2
P(D = d)= ,d=1,2, 3, 4.
d!
(i)Evaluate the constant C. (ii) Compute the expected demand. (ii) V(D).
2 Suppose an electronic device has life lengthX (in units of 1000 hours) which is [10]
considered as a continuous random variable with pdf f(x) =e,x>[Link]
that the cost of manufacturing one such item is Rs20.00 .The manufacturer sells
the item for Rs50.00 but guarantees a total refundif Xs0.9. What is the
manufacturers expected profit per item?
3. The time to repair apersonal computer is arandom variable, say X, whose density, [6]
in hours is given by
0.5 0 <r<2
otherwise
The cost of the r¹pair depends on the time it takes and is equal to 40+30/X.
Compute the expected cost to repair a personal computer.
4. A certain alloy is formed by combining the melted mixture of two metals. The [6]
resulting alloy contains a certain percent of lead, say X , which may be considered
as a continuous random variable. Suppose that X has the following pdf:
f(r) =10°x(100-x), 0sxs100.
Suppose that P , the net profit realized in selling this alloy (per pound), is the
following function of percent content of lead: P =10 +15X. Compute the
expected profit by selling per pound of alloy.
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4. A diameter of an electric cable, say X. is assumed to be a continuous random
variable associated with a function f(x) = kx(l -x), 0srs1. Then (i) find the
value of the constant k(ii) obtain an expression for the cdf of X (i) Compute
5 Suppose that Tthe life length of aperson follows some probability distribution with [8]
pdf
|12 x101100-) 0sts100
f)= 0 elsewhere
Determine () the probability that aperson willdie between the ages 60 and 70 and
(ii) the probability that he will die between those ages, assuming he lived upto 60.
6. The hardness say H, of aspecimen of steel(measured on the Rockwellscale) may (6]
be assumed to be a continuous random variable uniformly distributed over (50, 70]
over B-scale. Compute (i) P(55<X<65) and (ii) P(55<X<60Y 257).
7. The distribution function for a random variable X is [61
F(r) =:|1-e, x>0
0, elsewhere
Find (a) the density function, (b) the probability that X>2, (c) the probability
that-3 <X<4.
One Dimensional Expectation
1. Suppose that D, the daily demand for an item, is a random variable with the [8]
following distribution:
C2
P(D = d) = ,d =1,2, 3, 4.
d!
(i) Evaluate the- constant C. (ii) Computethe expected demand. (ii) V(D).
2 Suppose an electronic device has life length X(in units of 1000 hours) which is [10]
considered as a continuous random variable with pdf f(r) =e,x>[Link]
that the cost of manufacturing one such item is Rs20.00 .The manufacturer sells
the item for Rs50.00 but guarantees a total refund if X<0.9. What is the
manufacturers expected profit per item?
3. The time to repair apersonal computer is arandom variable, say X ,whose density, [6]
in hours is given by
(0.5 0 <x<2
f()=10 otherwise
depends on the time it takes and is equal to 40 +30/x.
The cost of the rpair
Compute the expected cost to repair a personal computer.
4.
A certain alloy is formed by combining the melted mixture of two metals. The [6]
resulting alloy contains a certain percent of lead, say X , which may be considered
as a continuous random variable. Suppose that X has the following pdf:
f() =E10x (100 x), 0srs100.
Suppose that P, the net profit realized in selling this alloy (per pound), is the
following function of percent content of lead: P = 10+15X. Compute the
expected profit by selling per pound of alloy.