Let X1, ..., Xn be independent random variables with the distribution from the first problem "Suppose the lifetime of an appliance is a continuous random variable X. (i) If the support of fX is [0, 2] and its pdf f is linear with f(0) = 0, find the pdf. (ii) Find E[X] and explain in words what it represents. (iii) Find V ar(X) and explain in words what it represents". Let Yn = max{X1, ..., Xn}. ( a) What event in terms of X1, ..., Xn is equivalent to the event {Yn ≤ x}? (b) Find the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of Yn. (c) Find the probability density function (pdf) of Yn. (d) Find the expected value of Yn.

Let X1, ..., Xn be independent random variables with the distribution from the first problem "Suppose the lifetime of an appliance is a continuous random variable X. (i) If the support of fX is [0, 2] and its pdf f is linear with f(0) = 0, find the pdf. (ii) Find E[X] and explain in words what it represents. (iii) Find V ar(X) and explain in words what it represents". Let Yn = max{X1, ..., Xn}. ( a) What event in terms of X1, ..., Xn is equivalent to the event {Yn ≤ x}? (b) Find the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of Yn. (c) Find the probability density function (pdf) of Yn. (d) Find the expected value of Yn.

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