A random variable X has the density function: f(x)= K.1/(1+x2), if− ∞ < x < ∞ . Determine K and the c.d.f. associated with. Evaluate the probability P(X≥ 0). Find also the mean and variance of X.

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A random variable X has the density function:
f(x)= K.1/(1+x2), if− ∞ < x < ∞ .

Determine K and the c.d.f. associated with. Evaluate the probability P(X≥ 0). Find also the mean and variance of X.

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