x is a random real number between 0 and 3. what is the probability that it is closer to 0 than it is to 1?

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Hexin asked Jan 2, 2022

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x is a random real number between 0 and 3. what is the probability that it is closer to 0 than it is to 1?

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The area y>x will belong to the trapezoidal area. Thus, the area of the trapezoid = 0.5*(4+1)*3 = 15/2. Finally, the required probability = trapezoid ...

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