The lifetime, in years, of a type of small electric motor operating under adverse conditions is exponentially distributed with λ = 3.500. Whenever a motor fails, it is replaced with another of the same type. Find the probability that fewer than six motors fail within one year. (Round the final answer to three decimal places.)

The lifetime, in years, of a type of small electric motor operating under adverse conditions is exponentially distributed with λ = 3.500. Whenever a motor fails, it is replaced with another of the same type. Find the probability that fewer than six motors fail within one year. (Round the final answer to three decimal places.)

Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry

13th Edition

ISBN:9781133382119

Author:Swokowski

Publisher:Swokowski

Chapter5: Inverse, Exponential, And Logarithmic Functions

Section5.6: Exponential And Logarithmic Equations

Problem 70E

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