Introduction to Probability · Problem 2.2.17

Combinatorics — Grinstead & Snell

Mathematics — Probability · continuous-density-functions

Problem

Write a program to choose a random number XX in the interval [2,10][2, 10] 1000 times and record what fraction of the outcomes satisfy X>5X > 5, what fraction satisfy 5<X<75 < X < 7, and what fraction satisfy x2−12x+35>0x^2 - 12x + 35 > 0. How do these results compare with Exercise 1?

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