Extra Credit #4

Due: March 14, 2023
Points: 30

1. (30 points) Section 18.3.2.3 derives a formula for I(A; X). Prove that this formula is a maximum with respect to p when p = (M^(1/m))/(1+mM^(1/m)) (this is different than what is in the text).

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ECS 235B, Foundations of Computer and Information Security Version of February 28, 2023 at 11:06PM

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