Suppose $x$ Is a Random Variable Best Described by a Uniform Probability

question 67

Multiple Choice

Suppose $x$ is a random variable best described by a uniform probability distribution with $c = 2$ and $d = 10$ . Find the value of a that makes the following probability statement true: $P ( 2.5 \leq x \leq a ) = 0.5$ .

• A) 6
• B) -0.8
• C) 6.5
• D) 3

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