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A citrus farmer has observed the following distribution for the number of oranges per tree. Oranges 25 30 35 40 Probability .10 .40 .30 .20

A citrus farmer has observed the following distribution for the number of oranges per tree.

Oranges 25 30 35 40
Probability .10 .40 .30 .20

If you were to calculate the mean (expected value) of oranges per tree, what is the correct calculation?

A.25(0.10)+30(0.40)+35(0.30)+40(0.20)25(0.10)+30(0.40)+35(0.30)+40(0.20)

B. .10+.40+.30+.204.10+.40+.30+.204

C. 25(0.10)4+30(.40)3+35(0.3)2+40(0.2)25(0.10)4+30(.40)3+35(0.3)2+40(0.2)

D. 25(0.10)+30(0.40)+35(0.30)+40(0.20)425(0.10)+30(0.40)+35(0.30)+40(0.20)4

E. 25+30+35+404

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