Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Linear combinations of random variables

Linear combinations of random variables — practice question

A fair spinner $A$ has edges labelled $1, 2, 3, 3$. A fair spinner $B$ has edges labelled $-3, -2, -1, 1$. Both spinners are spun once. Record the number on the edge where each spinner settles. Let $X$ denote the sum of the two numbers.
(i)[1]

Complete the table to show the possible values of $X$.

(ii)[3]

Construct a table giving the probability distribution of $X$.

(iii)[3]

Calculate $\mathrm{Var}(X)$.

(iv)[2]

Calculate the probability that $X$ is even, given that $X$ is positive.

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