Suppose X Is a Random Variable Best Described by a Uniform

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose x is a random variable best described by a uniform probability distribution with c = 3 and d = 9. Find the value of a that makes the following probability statement true: P(3.5 ≤ x ≤ a) = 0.5.

• A) 6.5
• B) 6
• C) 4
• D) 1.2

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