In: Statistics and Probability
18% of her clients schedule 30-minute sessions, 39% schedule 45-minute sessions, 32% schedule 60-minute sessions, and 11% schedule 90-minute sessions.
(a) If the random variable X represents the time a client schedules for his/her session, find the probability distribution of X.
(b) Suppose that the massage therapist charges $50 per hour, and that she uses $12 in supplies per session. Find the expectation of her profit per session.
a) X represents the time a client schedules for
his/her session
From the given data we get the Probability
Distribution of X as below :
b) Charge = $50 per hour
Expense = $12 per session
Thus, Expected profit per session = P(X) * [X
* 50/60 - 12]
Thus, we have
Net Expected Profit = 2.34+9.945+12.16+6.93
= $ 31.375