A continuous variable X has a probability density function given by p(x)=Ax^2 for 0≤x≤4, and p(x)=0 otherwise. What is the value of the normalisation constant, A

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A continuous variable X has a probability density function given by p(x)=Ax^2 for 0≤x≤4, and p(x)=0 otherwise.

What is the value of the normalisation constant, A?

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