Let X be a continuous random variable whose probability density function is given by the formula p(x) = 120 I if 0 ≤ x ≤ 6 if 6≤x≤ 10 otherwise. Find the probability that X is between 5 and 11. Enter the exact answer as a fraction (not a decimal approximation).

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Let X be a continuous random variable whose probability density function is given by the formula
p(x) =
120
I
if 0 ≤ x ≤ 6
if 6≤x≤ 10
otherwise.
Find the probability that X is between 5 and 11. Enter the exact answer as a fraction (not a decimal approximation).
Transcribed Image Text:Let X be a continuous random variable whose probability density function is given by the formula p(x) = 120 I if 0 ≤ x ≤ 6 if 6≤x≤ 10 otherwise. Find the probability that X is between 5 and 11. Enter the exact answer as a fraction (not a decimal approximation).
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