11

Applied Mathematics

1. (b) To find 43 mod 6, let us divide 43 by 6 If a member is in favour of the proposal, then
70 7
6)43(7 X = 1 and P( X = 1) = =
100 10
42
We have,
1 → Remainder
So, 43 mod 6 = 1 X 0 1
3 7
2. (a) We find that, 7 2 = 49 ≡ − 1 (mod 10) P( X )
10 10
2 50 50
⇒ (7 ) ≡ (−1) (mod 10 )
E( X ) = ΣX P( X )
100
⇒ 7 ≡ 1(mod 10 ) 3 7 7
=0× + 1× =
Hence, the unit’s digit of 7 100 is 1. 10 10 10

3. (a) If a matrix has m rows and n columns then number 7. (d) Let X denotes the number of defective eggs in the
of elements in the matrix is given by m × n. 10 eggs drawn. Since, the drawing is done with
replacement, the trials are Bernoulli trials. Clearly, X
∴ Number of elements in matrix A = 3 × 5 = 15
has the binomial distribution with n = 10 and
 1 −2  10 1
1 0 1
4. (b) Given, AT = 3 5  and B =  p= =
  5 −1 −3 100 10
 8 −7 
9
T 1 5  Therefore, q = 1 − p =
1 0 1  10
∴ BT =  = 0 −1
5 −1 −3   Now, P (atleast one defective egg)
 1 −3
= P( X ≥ 1) = 1 − P( X = 0 )
 1 −2   1 5  2 3 
10
T T
Now, A + B = 3 5  + 0 −1 = 3 4  10  9 910
      = 1− C0   = 1−
 8 −7   1 −3 9 −10   10  10 10
C( x ) 8. (c) Total cost of mixture = ` (30 × 10 + 35 × 11)
5. (c) Average cost, AC =
x
= ` (300 + 385)
1
2000 + 50 x − x 2 = ` 685
= 5
x ∴ Selling price of mixture, when profit is 30%
2000 1 685 + 30% of 685 = 685 + 205.50 = 890.50
= + 50 − x
x 5 890.50
∴ Selling price of mixture per kg = = ` 13.7
2000 1 65
∴ AC (at x = 5) = + 50 − × 5
5 5 3( x − 2 )
9. (a) We have, − 15 < ≤0
= 400 + 50 − 1 5
= ` 449 3( x − 2 )
⇒ − 15 × 5 < × 5 ≤ 0 × 5 ⇒ − 23 < x ≤ 2
5
6. (c) Given, if a member opposed the proposal, then ∴ x ∈ (− 23, 2 ]
30 3
X = 0 and P( X = 0 ) = = Hence, the solution set is (− 23, 2 ] .
100 10
  3
10. (b) The process through which inference about the  20  
= 100 1 −  
population are drawn which is based on population   100  

parameter is called statistical inference. 3
 5 − 1
= 100 ×  
11. (b) We know that, testing of hypothesis Type 1 error  5 
occurs when we reject H 0, if it is true. 4× 4× 4
Since, the probability of H 0 is α. = 100 × = 51.2 units
5× 5× 5
∴ Error probability will be 1 − α. 51.2
Hence, required percentage = × 100
12. (c) The sum of the square of deviations of y must be 100
minimal. = 51.2%
6 18. (b)
13. (a) Here, R = ` 3120 and i =
100
Corresponding value of
R 3120 × 100 Corner points
∴ P = R + = 3120 + Z =3x + 4y
i 6
(0, 0) 3× 0+ 4× 0 = 0
= 3120 + 52000 = ` 55120
(1, 0) 3 × 1+ 4 × 0 = 3
14. (b) It is given that, Original investment = ` 225000 (0, 1) 3 × 0 + 4 × 1 = 4 (Maximum)
Market value = ` 250000
Hence, the maximum value of Z is 4 at (0, 1).
∴Nominal rate of return percent
 250000 − 225000   19. (d) Assertion µ = E( X ) = 2(0.2 ) + 3(0.5) + 4(0.3)
=   × 100  %
  225000   = 0.4 + 15. + 12
. = 31
.
 25000  Hence, Assertion is false and Reason is true.
= × 100 % = 1111
. %
 225000 
20. (a) The equation of the given curve is y 2 = 4 x
1 2
15. (b) We have, ∫ (5 x + x + λ ) dx = 0 On differentiating w.r.t. x, we get
0
dy
 5x 3 x 2 
1 2y =4
⇒ + + λx  = 0 dx
 dy 4 2
 3 2  0 ⇒ = =
dx 2 y y
5 1 
⇒  3 + 2 + λ − (0 + 0 + 0 ) = 0  dy 
∴ Slope of tangent at (1, 2 ), is  
2
= =1
 dx  ( 1, 2) 2
10 + 3
⇒ +λ=0
6 1
Slope of normal at the point (1, 2 ) = − = −1
13 1
⇒ +λ=0
6 ∴ Equation of the normal at (1, 2 ) is
13 y − 2 = − 1 ( x − 1)
⇒ λ=−
6 ⇒ y −2 = − x + 1
16. (b) Q Given, points are collinear. ⇒ x + y − 3= 0
∴ Area of triangle = 0 So, both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is
0 2 1 the correct explanation of Assertion.
1
⇒ 1 x 1 =0
2 21. Let the cost of milk be ` x per litre and
3 1 1
the cost of water is ` 0 per litre.
1
⇒ [0( x − 1) − 2(1 − 3) + 11
( − 3 x )] = 0 Then, according to the rule of alligation,
2
1 ∴ 22 : (x − 22 ) = 15 : 3 [1]
⇒ (4 + 1 − 3 x ) = 0 Price of milk Price of water
2 Mean price
`x `0
5 ` 22
⇒ 5 − 3x = 0 ⇒ x =
3 ` 22 ` (x – 22)
 y 
n 22 15
17. (c) Quantity of milk left =  x 1 −   ⇒
x − 22
=
3
  
x 
22
Here, x = 100, y = 20 and n = 3 ⇒ =5 [1]
x − 22
 Or (0.05) (500000 ) (0.05)(500000 )
= 20
=
1 (1 + 0.05) −1 . )2 − 1
(105
Tank filled in 1 min by pipe A =
20 25000 25000
= = = ` 15122.18 [1]
1 2.6532 − 1 16532
.
Tank filled in 1 min by pipe B =
30
Thus, ` 15122.18 are retained out of profits every year
Now, tank filled by both pipes in 1 min for 20 yr to accumulate ` 500000.
1 1 3+ 2 5 1 Σy 91
= + = = = [1] 24. Here, a = = = 13
20 30 60 60 12 n 7
Hence, the time taken to fill the tank by both pipes is Σxy 33
and b = 2 = = 1179
. [1]
12 min. [1] Σx 28
 1 0 2  x  ∴ Equation of trend line, yt = a + bx
22. Given, [ x − 5 − 1] 0 2 1  4 = O
   = 13 + 1179
. x [1]
2 0 3  1
⇒ [x × 1 + (− 5) × 0 + (− 1) × 2 25. Given, P = ` 97200, r = 10% per annum
10
x × 0 + (− 5) × 2 + (− 1) × 0 and i= = 0.1
100
 x
x × 2 + (− 5) × 1 + (− 1) × 3]  4 = O Value of machine after 3 yr = P (1 − i )n [1]
 
 1 = 97200 (1 − 0.1)3
 x = 97200 (0.9)3
⇒ [ x − 2 − 10 2 x − 8]  4 = O
  = 97200 × 0.729
 1 [1] = ` 70859 [1]
⇒ [( x − 2 ) × x + (− 10 ) × 4 + (2 x − 8) × 1] = O
26. Consider, H 0 : µ 1 = µ 2 and H 1 : µ 1 > µ 2
⇒ x 2 − 2 x − 40 + 2 x − 8 = 0
[where, µ 1 and µ 2 denotes population means for given
⇒ x 2 = 48
two groups]
⇒ x=± 48 = ± 4 3 [1] 10 + 8 + 12 + 6 + 4 40
Now, x = = =8
Or 5 5
 cos α sin α 14 + 12 + 8 + 10 + 6 + 2 + 11 63
Given, A =  and y= = =9
 − sin α cos α  7 7
Also, given A + AT = 2 I2 1
Also, S 2 = [Σ( x − x )2 + Σ( y − y )2 ] [1]
T n1 + n2 − 2
 cos α sin α   cos α sin α   1 0
∴ + = 2
− sin α cos α  − sin α cos α  0 1 Now, Σ( x − x )2 = [4 + 0 + 16 + 4 + 16] = 40

 cos α sin α  cos α − sin α   2 0 and Σ( y − y )2 = [25 + 9 + 1 + 1 + 9 + 49 + 4] = 98

⇒ + =
− sin α cos α   sin α cos α   0 2  1 138
∴ S2 = [98 + 40 ] = = 13.8
cos α + cos α sin α − sin α   2 0 10 10
⇒ − sin α + sin α cos α + cos α  =  0
 2  ⇒ S = 13.8 = 371
.
x−y
2 cos α 0   2 0
[1]
∴ t = [1]
⇒ = 1 1
 0 2 cos α   0 2  S × +
n1 n2
On equating the corresponding elements, we get
8− 9 −1
2 cos α = 2 = =
1 1 12
2 1 371
. × + 371
. ×
⇒ cos α = ⇒ cos α = 5 7 35
2 2 −1
π π =
∴α = , which is satisfying in 0 < α < . [1] 371
. × 0.58
4 2
5 = − 0.46
23. Given, S = ` 500000 and i = = 0.05 and n = 20 yr Given, t( 10, 0. 05) = 1812
.
100
We know that, Since, tcal value < t tab value
i ×S Hence, null hypothesis (H 0 ) may be accepted with 5%
R= [1]
(1 + i )n − 1 significance. [1]
27. We have, maximize Z = 2 x + y 29. Let P0 be the initial population and P be the population
Subject to constraints are after t yr.
dP 10 P dP P dP 1
x + y ≤ 2, x ≥ 0, y ≥ 0 Then, = ⇒ = ⇒ = dt [1]
dt 100 dt 10 P 10
The shaded region shown in fig OAB is bounded and
the coordinates of corner points O, A and B are (0, 0), On integrating both sides, we get
(2, 0) and (0, 2), respectively. 1
log P = t + C …(i)
10
Y
Initially at t = 0, P = P0, then
B 1
(0, 2) log P0 = (0 ) + C ⇒ C = log P0 [1]
A 10
X′ O X On putting C = log P0 in Eq. (i), we get
(2, 0) x+y=2
1
log P = t + log P0
10
Y′ 1 1 P
[2] ⇒ t = log P − log P0 ⇒ t = log
10 10 P0
Corner points Value of Z = 2 x + y 1 3P
When, P = 3P0, then t = log 0 ⇒ t = 10 log 3 [1]
(0, 0) 0 10 P0
(2, 0) 4 (Maximum)
30. Here, n = 10 (even)
(0, 2) 2
So, origin is mean of two middle years
[1] i.e.
2007 + 2008
= 2007.5
28. Given, principal (P) = ` 225000 2
Interest (yearly) = 10% of 225000 = ` 22500 Table for fitting linear equation

Interest for 5 yr = 5 × 22500 = 112500 Taking

TV sold Multiplying
Year deviations
225000 + 112500 (t )
(` in deviations xy x2
⇒ EMI = from 2007.5
5 × 12 thousand) ( y) by 2 (x)
(t − 2007.5)
337500 2003 42 − 4.5 −9 − 378 81
= [2]
60 2004 50 − 3.5 −7 − 350 49
 principal + interest  2005 61 − 2.5 −5 − 305 25
Q EMI = n 
2006 75 − 15
. −3 − 225 9
= 5625 2007 92 − 0.5 −1 − 92 1
∴ Hence, EMI is ` 5625. [1] 2008 111 + 0.5 +1 + 111 1
Or 2009 120 + 15
. + 3 + 360 9
Given, present value (P ) = ` 75000 2010 127 + 2.5 + 5 + 635 25
Let the rate of interest be r. 2011 140 + 3.5 +7 + 980 49
Since, interest compounded quarterly. 2012 138 + 4.5 + 9 + 1242 81
r Σxy Σx2
∴ i= n = 10 Σy = 956 Σx = 0
4 = 1978 = 330
Periodic payment (R ) = ` 800 [1]
R [1] The linear equation would be of the form
We know that, P =
i yt = a + bx
800 The two normal equations shall be
⇒ 75000 =
i
Σy = na + bΣx
800
⇒ i= Σxy = aΣx + bΣx 2
75000
Σy 956
⇒ i = 0.010 Since, Σx = 0, a = = = 95.6 [1]
r n 10
⇒ = 0.010 Σxy 1978
4 and b= 2 = = 5.994
Σx 330
⇒ r = 0.040 = 4% (approx.) [2]
Thus, the linear equation is yt = 95.6 + 5.994 x
 For 2014, x would be + 13 32. Let the investment in bond A and B are x and y
y2014 = 95.6 + 5.994(13) respectively.
= 95.6 + 77.92 = 173.52 thousand [1] Then, our problem is to
Hence, the expected number of TV that would be sold in Maximise Z = 0.08 x + 0.10 y
2014 shall be ` 173520. Subject to constraints are
x + y ≤ 12000, x ≥ 2000
31. Let X = Number of aces
y ≥ 4000 and x, y ≥ 0 [1]
Since, two cards are drawn, so X can take values 0, 1
The graph of the above inequality is given by
and 2.
Y
4 1
Now, probability of getting an ace = =
52 13
and probability of not getting an ace C(2000,10000)
1 12
= 1− = [1]
13 13
P( X = 0 ) = P (not getting an ace card)
12 12 144
= × =
13 13 169 B(8000, 4000)
P( X = 1) = P (getting one ace card) A (2000, 4000) y = 4000
1 12 12 1 24
= × + × = [1]
13 13 13 13 169
P( X = 2 ) = P (getting two ace cards) X′ X
O
1 1 1 x = 2000
= × = x + y = 12000
13 13 169 Y′

∴The probability distribution is as follows In the above graph shaded region is the feasible
bounded region ABC. [2]
X 0 1 2
144 24 1 Now, the values of Z at the corner points are given by
P( X )
169 169 169 Corner point Value of Z = 0.08x + 0.10 y
[1] (2000, 4000) 560
Or (8000, 4000) 1040
Firstly, we find the probability of 2 sixes in first five throws (2000, 10000) 1160 (Maximum)
by using binomial distribution. For this, we have n = 5.
1 From the above table, we see that the maximum value
p = Probability of getting a six = ,
6 of Z is 1160 which occurs at the point (2000, 10000).
1 5 Hence, to maximise the interest ` 2000 and ` 10000
q = probability of not getting six = 1 − = and r = 2.
6 6 must be invested in bond A and B, respectively. [2]
Using binomial distribution, we have
33. Let each semi-annually deposit in the sinking fund of
P( X ) = nCr prq n − r [1] ` R. Since, the cost of new machine is increases by 5%
2 3 per annum the cost of present.
 1  5
∴ P(2 ) = 5C2    
 6  6 Cost of machine at present = ` 320000
5 × 4 1 125 10 × 125 625 Cost of machine after increasing 5% per annum after
= × × = =
2 36 216 36 × 216 3888 8 yr
8
[1]  5 
= 320000 1 + 
Now, P (obtaining third six in the sixth throw)  100 
= P (2 sixes in first five throws) . )8
= 32000 (105
× P (third six in sixth throw) = 320000 × 14774
.
625 1 = ` 472768 [2]
= ×
3888 6 Salvage value of present machine = ` 25000
[Q P (getting six on a die) = 1/6] So, net amount required at the end of 8 yr to purchase
625
Hence, the required probability is . [1] the new model is ` (472768 − 25000 ) = ` 447768
23328
 i ×S  3 + 12 + 12 −6 − 6 + 12 −6 + 12 − 6
We know that, R =
(1 + i )n − 1 [1] =  −6 − 6 + 12 12 + 3 + 12 12 − 6 − 6 
 
Here, S = ` 447768, n = 8 × 2 = 16 yr  −6 + 12 − 6 12 − 6 − 6 12 + 12 + 3
8 27 0 0   1 0 0
and i = = 0.04 =  0 27 0  = 27 0 1 0 
200    
(0.04) × (447768)  0 0 27   0 0 1
∴ R=
(1 + 0.04)16 − 1 = 27 I3 = | A|I3 Hence proved. [2]
17910.72 17910.72 Or
= =
(10416
. ) −1 .
18730 −1 a+ x a− x a− x
Given, a − x a+ x a− x =0
17910.72
= = 20516.28 a− x a− x a+ x
0.8730
On applying C1 → C1 + C2 + C3, we get
Thus, ` 20516.28 deposited half-yearly out of the profit
3a − x a− x a− x
to purchase the new model of the machine. [2]
3a − x a+ x a− x =0 [1]
 −1 −2 −2 
3a − x a− x a+ x
34. Given, A =  2 1 −2 
  On taking (3a − x) common from C1, we get
 2 −2 1 
1 a− x a− x
Let Aij be the cofactor of an element aij of| A|.
(3a − x ) 1 a+ x a− x =0
Then, cofactors of elements of| A| are
1 a− x a+ x
1 −2
A11 = (−1)1 + 1 = (1 − 4 ) = – 3 On applying R2 → R2 − R1 and R3 → R3 − R1, we get
−2 1 
2 −2 1 a− x a− x
A12 = (−1)1 + 2 = − (2 + 4 ) = − 6 (3a − x ) 0 2x 0 =0 [2]
2 1 
0 0 2x
2 1
A13 = (−1)1 + 3 = (−4 − 2 ) = − 6 On expanding along C1, we get
2 −2
2x 0
−2 −2 (3a − x ) ⋅ 1 ⋅ =0
A 21 = (−1)2 + 1 = − (−2 − 4 ) = 6 0 2x
−2 1 
−1 −2 ⇒ (3a − x ) ⋅ 2 x ⋅ 2 x = 0
A 22 = (−1)2 + 2  = (−1 + 4 ) = 3
2 1 ⇒ 4 x 2 (3a − x ) = 0
−1 −2 ∴ x = 0, 3a [2]
A 23 = (−1)2 + 3 = − (2 + 4 ) = − 6
2 −2
35. Given, the demand and supply functions are
−2 −2
A 31 = (−1)3 + 1 = (4 + 2 ) = 6 p = D ( x ) = x 2 − 6 x + 16 and p = S ( x ) =
1 2 4
x + x + 4.
 1 −2 3 3
−1 −2
A 32 = (−1)3 + 2 = − (2 + 4 ) = − 6 For equilibrium point, D ( x ) = S ( x )
2 −2 1 4
⇒ x 2 − 6 x + 16 = x 2 + x + 4
−1 −2 3 3
A 33 = (−1)3 + 3 = (−1 + 4 ) = 3 [2]
2 1 2 2 22
⇒ x − x + 12 = 0
Clearly, the adjoint of the matrix A is given by 3 3
 A11 A21 A31  −3 6 6  ⇒ x 2 − 11x + 18 = 0
adj A =  A12 A22 A32  = −6 3 −6
    ⇒ ( x − 2 )( x − 9) = 0 [2]
 A13 A23 A33  −6 −6 3 
Since, x < 7, therefore x = 2.
−1 −2 −2
Now, | A| =  Put x = 2, we get
2 1 −2

2 − 2 1 p = (2 )2 − 6(2 ) + 16 = 4 − 12 + 16 = 8
= − 1 (1 − 4 ) + 2 (2 + 4 ) − 2 (−4 − 2 ) Thus, x0 = 2 and p0 = 8
= − 1(−3 ) + 2 (6) − 2 (−6 ) ∴ The consumer’s surplus (CS) at the equilibrium point
= 3 + 12 + 12 = 27 [1] (2, 8) is given by
x0
 −1 −2 −2   −3 6 6  CS = ∫ D ( x ) dx − p0 x0 [1]
and A⋅(adj A) =  2 1 −2  −6 3 −6 0
    2 2
 2 −2 1   −6 −6 3  =∫ (x − 6 x + 16) dx − 8 × 2
0
 2 On adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
 x 3 6x 2 
= − + 16 x  − 16 18 = 2 x
 3 2  0
⇒ x=9
(2 )3 (2 )2 ∴ y=3 [from Eq. (i)]
= −6 + 16(2 ) − (0 − 0 + 0 ) − 16
3 2 Speed of rowing in still water = 9 km/h [1 2]
8 8 20 (ii) Speed of stream = 3 km/h [1]
= − 12 + 32 − 16 = + 4 = [2]
3 3 3 (iii) Total distance covered = 48 km + 48 km
Or = 96 km
x A B C Total time taken = 8 h + 4 h
Let 2
= + 2
+ …(i)
( x − 1) ( x + 2 ) x − 1 ( x − 1) x +2 = 12 h [1]
2 Total distance covered
⇒ x = A( x − 1) ( x + 2 ) + B ( x + 2 ) + C ( x − 1) …(ii) ∴ Average speed =
Total time taken
On substituting x = 1, −2 in Eq. (ii), we get
96
1 = B(1+ 2 ) and − 2 = C (−2 − 1)2 = km/h
12
1 −2 = 8 km/h [1]
⇒ B= and C = [1]
3 9 Or
On equating the coefficient of x 2 both sides in Eq. (ii), Speed of stream = y = 6 km/h,
we get
Time taken by Shubham upstream
0= A+C
= t 1 = 4.5 h
2
⇒ A= −C = Time taken by Shubham downstream
9
= t 2 = 2.5 h [1]
 2 1  2 
 9 −   t + t 
x 3  9  Using the formula, x = y  1 2 
∴∫ dx = ∫  + +  dx  t1 − t2 
( x − 1)2 ( x + 2 )  x − 1 ( x − 1)2 x + 2
   4.5 + 2.5
Speed of boat in still water = 6 ×  
[from Eq. (i)] [2]  4.5 − 2.5
x 7
⇒∫ dx = 6×
( x − 1)2( x + 2 ) 2
2 1 1 1 2 1 = 21 km/h [1]
= dx + ∫ dx − ∫ dx
9∫ x− 1 3 ( x − 1)2 9 x+2
37. (i) Equation of line AB, where A(− 1, 0 ) and B(1, 3) is
− 2+ 1 3− 0
2 1 ( x − 1) 2 y − 0= ( x + 1)
= log| x − 1| + − log| x + 2| + C
9 3 (− 2 + 1) 9 1+ 1
3
2 x −1 1 1  ⇒ y = ( x + 1)
= log −   +C 2
9 x+2 3  x − 1
⇒ 2 y = 3x + 3
  b  [2] ⇒ 3x − 2 y + 3 = 0 [1]
Qlog b − log a = log  a 
  (ii) Equation of line BC, where B(1, 3) and C (3, 2 ) is
2−3
36. (i) Let the speed in still water be x km/h and the y − 3= ( x − 1)
3−1
speed of the stream be y km/h.
Speed of boat upstream = ( x − y ) km/h 1 1
⇒ y − 3= − x +
Speed of boat downstream = ( x + y ) km/h 2 2
Distance 48 ⇒ 2y − 6 = − x + 1
As = Time, =8
Speed x−y ⇒ x + 2y = 7 [1]
6 (iii) Area of region ABCD
⇒ =1 [1 2] = Area of ∆ABE + Area of region BCDE
x−y
1 3
⇒ 6= x − y …(i) 3  1 7
= ∫ ( x + 1)dx + ∫  − 2 x + 2 dx [1]
48 12 2
And =4 ⇒ =1 −1 1
x+ y x+ y 1 3
3  x2   x2 7 x 
⇒ 12 = x + y …(ii) =  + x + − + 
2  2  −1  4 2 
1
 3 1 1   9 21 1 7  1
= + 1 − + 1 + 6k = 1 ⇒ k = [1]
2 2 2  − 4 + 2 + 4 − 2  6
[1] (ii) E( X ) = pi xi
= 3 + 5 = 8 sq units 1 2 3
= 0 ⋅ + 1× + 2 ×
Or 6 6 6
Equation of line AC where A(− 1, 0 ) and C(3, 2 ) is 2 6 8 4 [1]
=0+ + = =
2−0 6 6 6 3
y−0 = ( x + 1) (iii) E(2 X ) = Σpi (2 xi2 )
2
3+ 1
1 = 2 Σpi xi2
y= ( x + 1) [1] 1 2 3
2 
= 2 0 × + (1)2 × + (2 )2 × 
3 2 3  6 6 6
1 x 1 
∴ Area of ∆ADC = ∫ ( x + 1) dx =  + x  2 12 
2  4 2  − 1 = 2 0 + +
−1  6 6 
9 3 1 1 14 14
= + − + = 4 sq units =2 × = [2]
4 2 4 2 6 3
∴ Area of ∆ABC = Area of region ABCD − Area of ∆ACD Or
= 8 − 4 = 4 sq units [1] Variance = E( X ) − (E( X ))2
2

38. From the given information, we find the probability = Σpi xi2 − (Σpi xi )2
distribution of the random variable X is 2
 1 2 3  4 [1]
= 0 × + 1× + 4 ×  −  
X 0 1 2  6 6 6  3
P( X ) k 2k 3k 14 16
= −
6 9
(i) We know that, Σpi = 1
7 16 21 − 16 5
∴ k + 2 k + 3k = 1 = − = = [1]
3 9 9 9