Consider a uniform distribution from a = 5 to b = 29. (a) Find the probability that x lies between 7 and 24. (b) Find the probability that x lies between 10 and 21. (c) Find the probability that x lies between 9 and 14. (d) Find the probability that x lies between 8 and 20. (a) The probability that x lies between 7 and 24 is (Round to three decimal places as needed.) (b) The probability that x lies between 10 and 21 is (Round to three decimal places as needed.) (c) The probability that x lies between 9 and 14 is (Round to three decimal places as needed.) (d) The probability that x lies between 8 and 20 is (Round to three decimal places as needed.)
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