X~N(t,4). Find P(X=t).
- σ>0; probability table values are supplied in each task. A continuous variable has zero probability at a single point.
Skills and prerequisite lessons
Working and explanation
BUILD THE REASONING
Hint 1
Express the event with a conditional probability or a disjoint partition.
Hint 2
A continuous distribution assigns zero mass to a point.
Worked solution
Express the event with a conditional probability or a disjoint partition.
Apply the stated relation and retain its conditions.
The density is largest at the mean, but point probability is still zero.
The requested value is 0.
Checks and common pitfalls: The density is largest at the mean, but point probability is still zero.
Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.