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A random variable, X assumes only positive values. You are given that E(X) = 5. Amongst...

A random variable, X assumes only positive values. You are given that E(X) = 5. Amongst the following numbers, find the smallest number that can possibly equal P r(X < 8). Explain.

(A) 0.25

(B) 0.30

(C) 0.35

(D) 0.40

(E) 0.45

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** Note that the option you have given is incorrect // and only using expectation we can calculate just smallest probability from Markov Inequality. which i have done.

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