Studies of a machine component showed that the time the component operates before breaking down is exponentially distributed with a mean of 1000 hours. Calculate the maximum operating hours if the reliability is to be above 99% Options : a) 12.67 hours b) 9.54 hours c) 10.05 hours d) 6.58 hours

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Studies of a machine component showed that the time the component operates before breaking down is exponentially distributed with a mean of 1000 hours. Calculate the maximum operating hours if the reliability is to be above 99%

Options :

a) 12.67 hours

b) 9.54 hours

c) 10.05 hours

d) 6.58 hours

 

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