If $X_1,X_2,\dots$ are i.i.d. nonnegative integer-valued random variables with CDF $F(x)$, with $F(0)<1$. Is it true that $F(x)<1$ for all $x\geq0?$

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Problem: Suppose that $X_1,X_2,\dots$ are i.i.d. nonnegative integer-valued random variables with common CDF $F(x)$. Assume that $F(0)<1$. Does it follow that $F(x)<1$ for all $x\geq0?$


Does anyone have a hint on how to get started on this problem? This is part of the following problem
Suppose that $X_1,X_2,\dots$ are i.i.d. nonnegative integer-valued random variables with common CDF $F(x)$. Assume that $F(0)<1$ and let $F^{(n)}$ denote th $n$-fold
convolution of $F$. (This is the convolution of $n$ copies of $F$.)
$\textbf{a)}$ For each $x>0$ find a random variable $N_x$ for which $E[N_x]=\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^\infty F^{(n)}(x).$
$\textbf{b)}$ Show that $\displaystyle\sum_{n=1}^\infty F^{(n)}(x)$ is finite for all $x\geq0.$
$\textbf{c)}$ Is the previous statement true if we don't assume that the $X_i$ are integer valued?

Thank you for your time.

Best Answer

Are you sure this is the right question? Suppose $X_i \overset{i.i.d.}{\sim} Bernoulli(1/2)$. Then $F(0) = 1/2 < 1$ and $F(1) = 1$, so no it doesn't follow.

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