Let $X$ be a positive random variable with distribution function $F$. Show that $$E(X)=\int_0^\infty(1-F(x))dx$$
Attempt
$\int_0^\infty(1-F(x))dx= \int_0^\infty(1-F(x)).1dx = x (1-F(x))|_0^\infty + \int_0^\infty(dF(x)).x $ (integration by parts)
$=0 + E(X)$ where boundary term at $\infty$ is zero since $F(x)\rightarrow 1$ as $x\rightarrow \infty$
Is my proof correct?
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