Suppose a Uniform Random Variable Can Be Used to Describe

question 151

Multiple Choice

Suppose a uniform random variable can be used to describe the outcome of an experiment with outcomes ranging from 30 to 80. What is the mean outcome of this experiment?

• A) 30
• B) 60
• C) 80
• D) 55

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