Probability density function
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4. The probability density function if X, the lifetime of a certain type of electronic device (measured in hours} is given by:
f(x) =
10/x^2 for x>10
and
=0 for x<=10
(a) Find P {X > 20}
(b) What is the cumulative distribution function of X?
(c) What is the probability that of 6 such types of devices at least 3 will function for at least 15 hours? What assumptions are you making?
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(This problem is from Continuous Random Variables.)
a) P { X>20}
f (x) = 10/ x2
P (X>20) = ∫ f(x) dx = ∫10/ x2 dx with the limits 20 and infinity
= ∫10/ x2 dx = -10 /x
calculating the integral within the limits 20 and infinity
= [- 10 / x ] 20 ∞
= - 10 ( 1 / ∞ - 1/20 ] = - 10 ( 0 - 0.05 ) = 10 * 0.05 = 0.5
Answer: P { X>20}= 0.5
b) cumulative distribution function of X
F (x) = cumulative distribution function of X = ∫ f(x) dx = ∫10/ x2 dx calculated ...
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