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Random Variables and Discrete Probability Distributions

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Raffle Example<br />

• Next, we determine the probability<br />

that each outcome occurs.<br />

�� P(X = $0) = 993/1000 since there<br />

are 993 prizes of $0, that is, there<br />

are 993 non-winning non winning tickets, <strong>and</strong> one<br />

thous<strong>and</strong> tickets were sold.

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