Suppose a uniform random variable can be used to describe the outcome of an experiment with outcomes ranging from 30 to 80. What is the mean outcome of this experiment?
A) 55
B) 30
C) 60
D) 80

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The mean of a uniform random variable is the average of the minimum and maximum values. In this case, the minimum value is 30 and the maximum value is 80, so the mean is (30 + 80) / 2 = 55.

Suppose a Uniform Random Variable Can Be Used to Describe