For the following probability distribution,find the expected value of $X$:
$x$$0$$1$$2$$3$$4$$5$
$P(x)$$k$$0.3$$0.15$$0.15$$0.1$$2k$

  • A
    $1.45$
  • B
    $1.55$
  • C
    $2.45$
  • D
    $2.55$

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