SOLUTION: P(X < n) is always equal to 1 � P(X > n), regardless of the type of probability distribution. True False

SOLUTION: P(X < n) is always equal to 1 � P(X > n), regardless of the type of probability distribution. True False

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Question 395663: P(X < n) is always equal to 1 � P(X > n), regardless of the type of probability distribution.
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Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This assumes that P(X < n) + P(X > n) = 1. It's true only if P(X = n) = 0 (assuming X, n are any real numbers).
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