Asked by Somtochi Ibezim on Jul 04, 2024

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Families with an income range of $35,000 to $55,000 are likely to buy the latest Star Quest DVD.What is the variance for this uniform probability distribution of family income?

A) $675,000,000
B) $200,000,000
C) $33,333,333
D) $1666.67

Uniform Probability Distribution

A type of probability distribution where all outcomes are equally likely to occur within a defined interval.

  • Determine and explain the anticipated value and variation for designated probability distributions.
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Ahsan AbbasJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The variance ( σ2 \sigma^2 σ2 ) for a uniform distribution is calculated using the formula σ2=(b−a)212\sigma^2 = \frac{(b - a)^2}{12}σ2=12(ba)2 , where bbb is the maximum value and aaa is the minimum value. Here, b=55000b = 55000b=55000 and a=35000a = 35000a=35000 , so σ2=(55000−35000)212=20000212=400,000,00012=33,333,333\sigma^2 = \frac{(55000 - 35000)^2}{12} = \frac{20000^2}{12} = \frac{400,000,000}{12} = 33,333,333σ2=12(5500035000)2=12200002=12400,000,000=33,333,333 .