The Density Function F(x) Shown Below Describes the Probability That

question 8

Multiple Choice

The density function f(x) shown below describes the probability that a computer circuit board will cost a manufacturer more than a certain number of dollars to produce. In this case, the cost of the circuit board, x, is measured in thousands of dollars. Which of the following definite integrals give the probability that the circuit board will cost between $2 thousand and some amount $b thousand? Assume that b is between 2 and 10.

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