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A density curve for all the possible ages between 0 years and 50 years is in the shape of a triangle. What is the height of the triangle? O A. 0.04 O B. 0.02 O c. 0.01 O D. 0.08 SUBMIT​

A density curve for all the possible ages between 0 years and 50 years is in the shape-example-1
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Answer:

0.04

Explanation:

For a density curve, total area = 1

Probability lies in between 0 and 1

The Area of triangle :

Area = 1/2 base * height

Base = 0 - 50 = 50

Area = 1

Hence,

1 = 1/2 * 50 * h

1 = 50h / 2

2 = 50h

h = 2 / 50

h = 0.04

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