a. Find the probability that it will take more than an hour to hear a case.           b. Find the probability that it will take exactly 1 hour to hear a case.

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Consider the random variable L, the length of time it takes to hear a case in a small claims court. Assume that the probability function for L is a constant, c, over the interval 20 to 120 minutes.

          a. Find the probability that it will take more than an hour to hear a case.

          b. Find the probability that it will take exactly 1 hour to hear a case.

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