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If X is a discrete uniform random variable ranging from 1 to 8, find P(X > 1). a. 0.7500 b. 0.8750 c. 0.5000 d. 0.3750

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If X is a discrete uniform random variable ranging from 1 to 8, find P(X > 1).

0.7500

0.8750

0.5000

0.3750

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