Let X be the lifetime (measured in hours) of an electronic device. suppose that X let X be a continuous random variable with pdf f(x) = k/x^n , 2000 ≤ x ≤ 10000 (a) For n in general, find k. (1.5) (b) What is the probability that the device fails before 5000 hours have passed? Compare the results

Let X be the lifetime (measured in hours) of an electronic device. suppose that X let X be a continuous random variable with pdf f(x) = k/x^n , 2000 ≤ x ≤ 10000 (a) For n in general, find k. (1.5) (b) What is the probability that the device fails before 5000 hours have passed? Compare the results

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9T

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