Question:
The n candidates for a job have been ranked 1, 2, 3,..., n. Let x = rank of a randomly selected candidate, so that x has pmf:

(this is called the discrete uniform distribution).
Compute E(X) and V(X) using the shortcut formula.
[Hint: The sum of the first n positive integers is
, whereas the sum of their squares is
Answer:

or 
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
PMF

Required
Determine the E(x) and Var(x)
E(x) is calculated as:

This gives:



From the hint given:

So:


Var(x) is calculated as:

Calculating: 


Using the hint given:

So:


So:





Take LCM



Apply difference of two squares

C is the correct answer, because the equation on the two sides are the exact.
Answer: D. 771.42 units^3
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
problem given: (-0.75x + 6) -(2.5x -1.9)
distribute: -0.75x+6 -2.5x-1.9
combine like terms: -0.75x-2.5x= -3.25x ; 1.9+6=7.6
solution: -3.25x+7.6