Suppose a uniform random variable can be used to describe the outcome of an experiment with outcomes ranging from 20 to 70. What is the probability that this experiment results in an outcome
Less than 30? Round to the nearest hundredth when necessary.
A)1
B)0.11
C)0.27
D)0.2

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The range of the uniform distribution is 70 - 20 = 50. The probability of an outcome less than 30 is (30 - 20) / 50 = 10 / 50 = 0.2.

Suppose a Uniform Random Variable Can Be Used to Describe