Question

The life span of certain insects in days is uniformly distributed over the interval [20,36]. what is the expected life of this insect?

Answer 1

i guess the average

Answer 2

since it is uniform, the probability it is between 28 and 36 is the same as the probability it is between 20 and 28

Answer 3

the multiple choice are a)30days b)28days c)29days d)26 days

Answer 4

what is the average of 20 and 36?

Answer 5

28

Answer 6

i could have sworn i said that...

Answer 7

it felt to simple i guess im overthinking sorry

Answer 8

you may have, but you said it in a complicated way

Answer 9

thats the way it is in the homework