A continuous random variable has the probability density function for , and elsewhere. What is the conditional probability ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 16/27

  1. Step 1: Note that the probability density function is symmetric about on . Since the total integral over is , .
  2. Step 2: Calculate .
  3. Step 3: Apply the conditional probability definition: since , .
Answer
16/27.

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