Science:Math Exam Resources/Courses/MATH101/April 2007/Question 01 (g)
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Question 01 (g) |
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An exponentially distributed continuous random variable X has probability density function for , where k is a positive constant. The median value of X equals 10. Find k. |
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The definition of the median is the number m such that |
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Please rate my easiness! It's quick and helps everyone guide their studies. As in the hint, we have that the median m is the number such that We are told that m=10. Hence, evaluating this integral gives Solving for k yields and thus |