For a continuous random variable X, P(20 s XS 40) = 0.15 and P(X> 40) = 0.16. Calculate the following probabilities. (Leave no cells blank-be certain to enter "O" wherever required. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) a. P(X < 40) b. PX < 20) c P(X = 40)

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For a continuous random variable X, P(20 s XS 40) = 0.15 and P(X> 40) = 0.16. Calculate the following probabilities. (Leave no cells
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a. P(X < 40)
b. P(X < 20)
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Transcribed Image Text:For a continuous random variable X, P(20 s XS 40) = 0.15 and P(X> 40) = 0.16. Calculate the following probabilities. (Leave no cells blank - be certain to enter "O" wherever required. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) a. P(X < 40) b. P(X < 20) c PX= 40) zes Mc Graw Hll 1 of 11 Prey Next > Type here to search 652 PM (? 2/21/202 Aeteto home UIBCMSH OCO AUM lock T Y P D F G H home enter 4 B M pause + shift end alt ctri
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a.

The given probabilities are P20X40=0.15 and PX>40=0.16.

The value of PX<40 is,

PX<40=1-PX>40=1-0.16=0.84

Thus, the value of PX<40 is 0.84.

b.

The value of PX<20 is,

P20X40=0.15PX40-PX20=0.150.84-PX20=0.15PX20=0.84-0.15=0.69

Thus, the value of PX<20 is 0.69.

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