SOLUTION: Suppose x is a uniform random variable with values ranging from 20 to 70. Find the probability that a randomly selected observation is between 23 and 65. I correctly 'guessed

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Question 1073458: Suppose x is a uniform random variable with values ranging from 20 to 70.
Find the probability that a randomly selected observation is between 23 and 65.
I correctly 'guessed" the answer, but I would really like to know what TI equation(?) that should be used.

Answer by ikleyn(52798)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The probability under the question is the ratio of the lengths:

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