Finding a Probability A probability density function is defined over the interval [0, 11]. The probability that x lies in [0, 2] is 0.15. What is the probability that x lies in [2,11]?
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Finding a Probability A probability density function is defined over the interval [0, 11]. The probability that x lies in [0, 2] is 0.15. What is the probability that x lies in [2,11]?
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