Use the exponential distribution to determine the probability of the failure of a vacuum tube component after 2000 hours given that they last on average for 3000 hours. Round your answer to four decimal places

Use the exponential distribution to determine the probability of the failure of a vacuum tube component after 2000 hours given that they last on average for 3000 hours. Round your answer to four decimal places

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