Operations Research : Applications and Algorithms
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A random variable has a triangular probability density function with a = 50, b = 375, and m = 250.
(a)
Sketch the probability distribution function for this random variable. Label the points a = 50, b = 375, and m = 250 on the x-axis. Choose the correct graph below.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(b)
What is the probability that the random variable will assume a value between 100 and 250? If required, round your answer to four decimal places.
(c)
What is the probability that the random variable will assume a value greater than 320? If required, round your answer to four decimal places.
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A random variable has a triangular probability density function with a =
50, b = 375, and m = 250.
(a) Sketch the probability distribution function for this random variable. Label the points a = 50, b
(i)
=
f(x)
0.008
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(ii)
0.008
f(x)
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0.006
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0.002
0.001
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375, and m = 250 on the x-axis. Choose the correct graph below.
Transcribed Image Text:(iii)
0.008
f(x)
0.007
0.006
0.005
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.001
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0.008
0.007
Graph (i)
f(x)
0.006
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