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Consider two subgroups AA and BB with sizes NA=9E[XA]N_A = 9 E[X_A] and NB=5E[XB]N_B = 5 E[X_B], where XAX_A and XBX_B are discrete random variables. The probability mass function (PMF) of XAX_A is P(XA=k)=cA∫kk+2[x2]dxP(X_A = k) = c_A \int_{k}^{k+2} \left[ \frac{x}{2} \right] dx for k∈{1,3,5}k \in \{1, 3, 5\}, and the PMF of XBX_B is P(XB=k)=cB∫0k{x}dxP(X_B = k) = c_B \int_{0}^{k} \{x\} dx for k∈{1,2,3,4}k \in \{1, 2, 3, 4\}. Here, [⋅][ \cdot ] and {⋅}\{ \cdot \} denote the greatest integer and fractional part functions, respectively. The mean of subgroup AA is 366366 and the mean of subgroup BB is 256256. Four quantities are defined: μcomb\mu_{comb} is the combined mean of AA and BB; σ2\sigma^2 is the variance of XBX_B; ΔN=NA−NB\Delta N = N_A - N_B; and E=9E[XA]E = 9 E[X_A]. Which of the following values is INCORRECTLY matched with its quantity?

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  • A.

    μcomb=333\mu_{comb} = 333

  • B.

    \sigma^2 = 1

  • C.

    \Delta N = 20

  • D.

    E = 36

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Combined Mean of Subgroups|Random Variable Expectation|Probability Mass Function (PMF)|Step Function Discontinuities

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This question tests the synthesis of calculus (piecewise integration of step functions) with discrete probability and statistics.

The primary trap lies in correctly normalizing the Probability Mass Functions (PMFs) by ensuring the sum of probabilities equals 1, a step students often skip, leading to incorrect subgroup sizes.

Furthermore, the discontinuities in the Greatest Integer Function require careful splitting of the integral bounds.

Finally, the problem uses a 'Negative Thinking' lever, forcing the evaluation of all four statistical parameters to identify the incorrectly stated value.

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SubjectMathematics
ChapterStatistics - Class 11
ConceptCombined Mean of Subgroups
Difficulty8
Cognitive Load8
Target Solve Time180 sec
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