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The probability that a certain electronics components fails when first used is 0.18.?

If it does not fail immediately, the probability that it lasts for 1 year is 0.88. What is the probability that a new component will last 1 year?

72.16% probability it will last the year.

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2 Responses to “The probability that a certain electronics components fails when first used is 0.18.?”

  1. hsu4derek Says:
    May 19th, 2010 at 6:33 am

    easy. it is P(will not fail straight away) * P(will last 1 year)

    (1-0.18) * 0.88= 0.7216
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  2. btwrestler07 Says:
    May 19th, 2010 at 7:06 am

    72.16% probability it will last the year.
    References :

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