# Solution - Mean of a Random Variable

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Two the numbers are selected at random (without replacement) from first six positive integers. Let X denote the larger of the two numbers obtained. Find the probability distribution of X. Find the mean and variance of this distribution.

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Solution for concept: Mean of a Random Variable. For the courses 12th CBSE (Arts), 12th CBSE (Commerce), 12th CBSE (Science)
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