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A random number generator picks a number from 20 to 43 in a uniform manner. Round answers to 4 decimal places when possible.
a. The mean of this distribution is ?
b.The standard deviation is ?
c. The probability that the number will be exactly 41 is P(x = 41) =
d. The probability that the number will be between 23 and 41 is P(23 < x < 41) =
e. The probability that the number will be larger than 32 is P(x > 32) =
f.P(x > 24 | x < 37) =
g.Find the 53rd percentile.
h. Find the maximum for the lower
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