Date | May 2017 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 17M.1.hl.TZ1.10 |
Level | HL only | Paper | 1 | Time zone | TZ1 |
Command term | Write down | Question number | 10 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The continuous random variable X has a probability density function given by
f(x)={ksin(πx6),0⩽x⩽60,otherwise.
Find the value of k.
By considering the graph of f write down the mean of X;
By considering the graph of f write down the median of X;
By considering the graph of f write down the mode of X.
Show that P(0⩽X⩽2)=14.
Hence state the interquartile range of X.
Calculate P(X⩽4|X⩾3).
Markscheme
attempt to equate integral to 1 (may appear later) M1
k6∫0sin(πx6)dx=1
correct integral A1
k[−6πcos(πx6)]60=1
substituting limits M1
−6π(−1−1)=1k
k=π12 A1
[4 marks]
mean =3 A1
Note: Award A1A0A0 for three equal answers in (0, 6).
[1 mark]
median =3 A1
Note: Award A1A0A0 for three equal answers in (0, 6).
[1 mark]
mode =3 A1
Note: Award A1A0A0 for three equal answers in (0, 6).
[1 mark]
π122∫0sin(πx6)dx M1
=π12[−6πcos(πx6)]20 A1
Note: Accept without the π12 at this stage if it is added later.
π12[−6π(cosπ3−1)] M1
=14 AG
[4 marks]
from (c)(i) Q1=2 (A1)
as the graph is symmetrical about the middle value x=3⇒Q3=4 (A1)
so interquartile range is
4−2
=2 A1
[3 marks]
P(X⩽4|X⩾3)=P(3⩽X⩽4)P(X⩾3)
=1412 (M1)
=12 A1
[2 marks]