MHT CET · Maths · Probability
If the function \(\mathrm{f}\) defined by \(\mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x})= \begin{cases}\mathrm{K}\left(\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{x}^2\right) & \text { if } 0 < \mathrm{x} < 1 \ 0 & \text {, other wise }\end{cases}\) is the p.d.f. of a r.v.x, then the value of \(\mathrm{P}\left(\mathrm{X} < \frac{1}{2}\right)\) is
- A \(\frac{1}{2}\)
- B \(\frac{1}{3}\)
- C \(\frac{1}{4}\)
- D \(\frac{2}{3}\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Given \(\mathrm{f}\) is a the p.d.f. of a r.v.x.
\(\therefore \int_0^1 \mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x}) \mathrm{dx}=1 \Rightarrow \int_0^1 \mathrm{~K}\left(\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{x}^2\right) \mathrm{dx}=1 \)
\( \mathrm{~K}\left[\frac{\mathrm{x}^2}{2}-\frac{\mathrm{x}^3}{3}\right]_0^1=1 \Rightarrow \mathrm{K}\left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{3}\right)=1 \Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{K}}{6}=1 \)
\( \mathrm{~K}=6 \)
\(\therefore \mathrm{P}\left(\mathrm{X} < \frac{1}{2}\right)=\int_0^{\frac{1}{2}} 6\left(\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{x}^2\right) \mathrm{dx}=\left[\frac{6 \mathrm{x}^2}{2}\right]_0^1-\) \(\left[\frac{6 \mathrm{x}^3}{3}\right]_0^1\)
\( =\left[3 \mathrm{x}^2-2 \mathrm{x}^3\right]_0^{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{3}{4}-\frac{2}{8}=\frac{3}{4}-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\)
\(\therefore \int_0^1 \mathrm{f}(\mathrm{x}) \mathrm{dx}=1 \Rightarrow \int_0^1 \mathrm{~K}\left(\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{x}^2\right) \mathrm{dx}=1 \)
\( \mathrm{~K}\left[\frac{\mathrm{x}^2}{2}-\frac{\mathrm{x}^3}{3}\right]_0^1=1 \Rightarrow \mathrm{K}\left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{3}\right)=1 \Rightarrow \frac{\mathrm{K}}{6}=1 \)
\( \mathrm{~K}=6 \)
\(\therefore \mathrm{P}\left(\mathrm{X} < \frac{1}{2}\right)=\int_0^{\frac{1}{2}} 6\left(\mathrm{x}-\mathrm{x}^2\right) \mathrm{dx}=\left[\frac{6 \mathrm{x}^2}{2}\right]_0^1-\) \(\left[\frac{6 \mathrm{x}^3}{3}\right]_0^1\)
\( =\left[3 \mathrm{x}^2-2 \mathrm{x}^3\right]_0^{\frac{1}{2}}=\frac{3}{4}-\frac{2}{8}=\frac{3}{4}-\frac{1}{4}=\frac{1}{2}\)
See the Complete Solution
Get step-by-step explanations for this and 2.5 Lakh+ more JEE, NEET & CET questions.
- Unlock all solutions
- Practice the full chapter
- Track accuracy across PYQs
4.8 rated on Google Play · 14,000+ reviews
More questions from Maths
- The equation of the tangent to the curve \(\left(1+x^2\right) y=2-x\), where it crosses the X-axis, isMHT CET 2025 Medium
- The probability of success for the Binomial distribution satisfying the relation, \(4 P(X=4)=P(X=2)\) and having the parameter \(n=6\), isMHT CET 2022 Easy
- For the probability distribution

The Expected value of X isMHT CET 2024 Medium - If \(I_n=\int_0^{\frac{\pi}{4}} \tan ^n \theta d \theta\), then \(I_{12}+I_{10}=\)MHT CET 2023 Hard
- The function \(\mathrm{f}(x)=[x(x-2)]^2\) is increasing in the setMHT CET 2025 Medium
- The objective function of LPP defined over the convex set attains its optimum value atMHT CET 2017 Easy
More PYQs from MHT CET
- Identify total number carbon atoms present in undecane.MHT CET 2021 Medium
- Which among the following is true for the reactions involving only solids or liquids?MHT CET 2022 Easy
- The curves \(\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{4}=4\) and \(y^3=16 x\) intersect each other orthogonally, then \(\mathrm{a}^2=\)MHT CET 2021 Medium
- The magnetic moment produced in a sample of 2 gram is \(8 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~A} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\). If its density is \(4 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{cm}^{3}\), then the magnetization of the sample isMHT CET 2020 Easy
- Calculate the time required for reactant to decrease the concentration from \(100 \%\) to \(20 \%\), if rate constant of first order reaction is 0.02303 hours \(^{-1}\).MHT CET 2024 Medium
- The radii of the first four Bohr orbits of hydrogen atom are related asMHT CET 2020 Easy