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

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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?

 

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