The probability P, as a percent, that a certain computer keyboard in a public library will last more than t years can be approximated by  P = 100e−1.2t. (a) What is the probability that the keyboard will last more than 2 years? Round to the nearest tenth.  % (b) After how many years will the probability of keyboard failure be 79%? Round to the nearest tenth.  yr

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The probability P, as a percent, that a certain computer keyboard in a public library will last more than t years can be approximated by 

P = 100e−1.2t.
(a) What is the probability that the keyboard will last more than 2 years? Round to the nearest tenth.
 %

(b) After how many years will the probability of keyboard failure be 79%? Round to the nearest tenth.
 yr
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