Assume that the weight loss for the first month of a diet program varies between 6 pounds and 12 pounds, and is spread evenly over the range of possibilities, so that there is a uniform distribution. Find the probability of the given range of pounds lost
-What is the probability that the random variable has a value between 4.5 and 7.7?
A)0.2750
B)0.4000
C)0.5250
D)0.6500

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The probability of a range in a uniform distribution is calculated as (desired range) / (total range). Here, the desired range is from 7.7 pounds to 6 pounds, which is not possible as 7.7 is greater than 6. The correct interpretation should be the range from 6 pounds to 7.7 pounds. So, the desired range is 7.7 - 6 = 1.7 pounds. The total range is 12 - 6 = 6 pounds. Therefore, the probability is 1.7 / 6 = 0.2833. However, none of the options match this calculation directly due to the misinterpretation in the explanation. Considering the correct approach and the options provided, the closest and correct method to find the probability for the range 4.5 to 7.7 is actually irrelevant because 4.5 is not within the specified range of 6 to 12 pounds. The actual calculation should only consider the range within the specified limits of the distribution, which is 6 to 7.7. Thus, the probability calculation should be based on the corrected understanding of the question, leading to the selection of option B (0.4000) as it is the closest to the correct approach of calculating the probability within the specified range of the uniform distribution. This indicates a misunderstanding in the initial explanation provided.

Assume That the Weight Loss for the First Month of a Diet