9231 P43 - Jun 2023 - Q5 - 9 marks
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The random variable \(X\) has probability generating function \(\mathrm{G}_{X}(t)\) given by
\(\mathrm{G}_{X}(t)=k\left(1+3 t+4 t^{2}\right)\)
where \(k\) is a constant.
(a) Show that \(\mathrm{E}(X)=\frac{11}{8}\).
The random variable \(Y\) has probability generating function \(\mathrm{G}_{Y}(t)\) given by
\(\mathrm{G}_{Y}(t)=\frac{1}{3} t^{2}(1+2 t)\)
The random variables \(X\) and \(Y\) are independent and \(Z=X+Y\).
(b) Find the probability generating function of \(Z\), expressing your answer as a polynomial in \(t\).
(c) Use your answer to part (b) to find the value of \(\operatorname{Var}(Z)\).
(d) Write down the most probable value of \(Z\).
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