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The probability distribution of a random variable 'X', taking values 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is given :
(a) Find the value of p.
(b) Find the mean of X.
( c ) Find the variance of X.

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The correct Answer is:
(a) `(1)/(16)` (b) `(31)/(16)` ( c ) `(367)/(256)`.
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