General Electric models the time X in years that a new microwave will last using the following PDF f(x)= (3x2e(−x^3/8^3))/8^3, x>0 (d)  If GE agrees to replace microwaves that fail with 24 months, what proportion do you expect them to replace? (e)  How long will the top 10% of microwaves last?

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General Electric models the time X in years that a new microwave will last using the following PDF

f(x)= (3x2e(−x^3/8^3))/8^3, x>0

(d)  If GE agrees to replace microwaves that fail with 24 months, what proportion do you expect them to replace?

(e)  How long will the top 10% of microwaves last?

 
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