Suppose that the probability function in Table 11.13 reflects the possible lifetimes (in months after emergence) for
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Table 11.13
(a) What proportion of fruit flies die in their second month?
(b) What is the probability that a fruit fly lives more than four months?
(c) What is the mean lifetime for a fruit fly?
(d) What is the standard deviation of fruit fly lifetimes?
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4 p(x) 0.30 0.20 0.15 0.10 0.05
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