Assume that x is a random number between 0 and 1,and that the number of units expected to be sold is uniformly distributed between 300 and 500.In this case,sales are given by the expression
A)300 + x.
B)500 - x.
C)300 + 200 x.
D)500 - 200 x.

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The correct expression is C) 300 + 200x. This is because if x is a random number between 0 and 1, multiplying x by 200 scales the range to 0 to 200. Adding 300 shifts this range to 300 to 500, which matches the given uniform distribution of expected sales.

Assume That X Is a Random Number Between 0 and 1,and