Probability problems based on density function
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Find the probability that none of the 5 bulbs in a signal light will have to be replaced during the first 1200 hours of operation if the lifetime X of the bulb is a random variable with the density
f(x)=6[0.25-(x-1.5)^2] when 1<=x<=2, and
f(x)=0 other wise
Where x is measured in multiples of 1000
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The solution provides step by step method for the calculation of probability based on density fucntion . Formula for the calculation and Interpretations of the results are also included.
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