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Continuous random variables and the normal distribution — Question 347

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QUESTION 347

A continuous random variable has cumulative distribution function

F(x)=x^3/8

for

0\leq x\leq2

. Determine its 75th percentile to three decimal places.

(A)

1.817

(B)

1.500

(C)

0.750

(D)

1.145

ABCD

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