B-2 Suppose that X has a (continuous) uniform distribution between 10 and 20 (see Appendix C). (a) Compute E(X). (b) Compute Var(X). (c) Compute P(X< 12). (d) Compute P(X> 12). (e) Compute P(X < 8 or X > 22).

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B-2 Suppose that X has a (continuous) uniform distribution between 10 and 20 (see
Appendix C).
(a) Compute E(X).
(b) Compute Var(X).
(c) Compute P(X< 12).
(d) Compute P(X> 12).
(e) Compute P(X < 8 or X > 22).
Transcribed Image Text:B-2 Suppose that X has a (continuous) uniform distribution between 10 and 20 (see Appendix C). (a) Compute E(X). (b) Compute Var(X). (c) Compute P(X< 12). (d) Compute P(X> 12). (e) Compute P(X < 8 or X > 22).
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