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Product warranty. Graph the probability density function for Problem 44 over the interval [0, 3], interpret part (B) of Problem 44 geometrically, and describe the geometric representation.
44. Product warranly. A manufacturer warrants a product for parts and labor for 1 year and for parts only for a second year. The time to a failure of the product after it is sold is given by the probability density function
What is the probability that a buyer chosen at random will have a product failure
(A) During the first year of warranty?
(B) During the second year of warranty?
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