The amount of time in hours that a computer functions before breaking down is a continuous random variable with probability density function given by de-/100 f(x) = x < 0 What is the probability that (a) a computer will function between 10 and 100 hours before breaking down? (b) it will function for fewer than 50 hours?

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The amount of time in hours that a computer functions before breaking down is a
continuous random variable with probability density function given by
de-x/100 x 2 0
x < 0
f(x) =
What is the probability that
(a) a computer will function between 10 and 100 hours before breaking down?
(b) it will function for fewer than 50 hours?
Transcribed Image Text:The amount of time in hours that a computer functions before breaking down is a continuous random variable with probability density function given by de-x/100 x 2 0 x < 0 f(x) = What is the probability that (a) a computer will function between 10 and 100 hours before breaking down? (b) it will function for fewer than 50 hours?
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