On the average, a certain computer part lasts ten years. The length of time the computer part lasts is exponentially distributed. a. What is the probability that a computer part lasts more than 7 years?

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On the average, a certain computer part lasts
ten years. The length of time the computer part
lasts is exponentially distributed.
a. What is the probability that a computer part
lasts more than 7 years?
Transcribed Image Text:On the average, a certain computer part lasts ten years. The length of time the computer part lasts is exponentially distributed. a. What is the probability that a computer part lasts more than 7 years?
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