High Temperatures in a Certain City for the Month of August

question 74

Multiple Choice

High temperatures in a certain city for the month of August follow a uniform distribution over the interval 78°F to 108°F. Find the temperature which is exceeded by the high temperatures on 90% of
The days in August.

• A)108°F
• B)105°F
• C)88°F
• D)81°F

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