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Mean and Standard Deviation of a Discrete Variable
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I.

The expected number of miles constructed in a day is $$5*0.6 + 2*0.3 + 1*0.1 = 3.7$$ miles.

II.

The variance of daily highway mileage is given by $$5^2*0.6 + 2^2*0.3 + 1^2*0.1 - (3.7)^2 \\ = 16.3 - 13.69 \approx 2.61$$, implying a standard deviation of approximately $$1.62$$ miles.

III.

It would be typical for the workers to lay 10 miles of highway in one day based on the calculated mean and variability.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

Weather Condition Miles of Highway Probability
Clear 5 0.6
Rain 2 0.3
Snow 1 0.1
A

II and III only

B

I only

C

I, II, and III

D

I and II only

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