Math Problem Statement

The uniform distribution of a random variable X is given in the figure below.

From the figure, what is P(X≥0.8)?

Solution

In a uniform distribution, all outcomes are equally likely within a given interval. If we assume that the random variable XX is uniformly distributed over the interval [a,b][a, b], the probability density function (PDF) is constant within that interval and zero outside it.

For a uniform distribution, the probability P(X0.8)P(X \geq 0.8) can be found using the formula:

P(X0.8)=b0.8baP(X \geq 0.8) = \frac{b - 0.8}{b - a}

Where:

  • aa is the lower bound of the uniform distribution.
  • bb is the upper bound of the uniform distribution.
  • 0.80.8 is the value for which we are calculating the probability.

Without the specific values of aa and bb, I can’t provide the exact probability. However, if you provide the interval [a,b][a, b] from the figure, I can compute P(X0.8)P(X \geq 0.8) accordingly.

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Here are some relative questions that extend this topic:

  1. What is the total area under the PDF of a uniform distribution?
  2. How is the mean of a uniform distribution calculated?
  3. What is the variance of a uniform distribution?
  4. Can you explain the significance of the cumulative distribution function (CDF) in uniform distributions?
  5. How would the probability change if XX were normally distributed instead of uniformly?

Tip: For any continuous distribution, the area under the curve of the PDF between two points gives the probability that the variable falls within that interval.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Uniform Distribution
Probability Density Function (PDF)
Continuous Random Variables

Formulas

P(X ≥ 0.8) = (b - 0.8) / (b - a)
PDF of Uniform Distribution: f(x) = 1 / (b - a) for a ≤ x ≤ b

Theorems

Properties of Uniform Distribution
Fundamental Theorem of Probability (total probability = 1)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12