The length of time running shoes last can be modeled by an exponential distribution. On average a pair of running shoes can last 19 months if used every day. a. What is the probability that a pair of running shoes will last less than 25 months? b. Determine the 88 percentile lifetime of a

The length of time running shoes last can be modeled by an exponential distribution. On average a pair of running shoes can last 19 months if used every day. a. What is the probability that a pair of running shoes will last less than 25 months? b. Determine the 88 percentile lifetime of a

MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications

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ISBN:9781119256830

Author:Amos Gilat

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The length of time running shoes last can
be modeled by an exponential distribution.
On average a pair of running shoes can last
19 months if used every day.

a. What is the probability that a pair of
running shoes will last less than 25
months?

b. Determine the 88 percentile lifetime of a
pair of running shoes.

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