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For any continuous random variable, the probability that the random variable takes on exactly a specific value is _____. a. .50 b. 1 c. any value between 0 and 1 d. 0

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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For any continuous random variable, the probability that the random variable takes on exactly a specific value is _____.

a. .50

b. 1

c. any value between 0 and 1

d. 0

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