1) Exponential Distribution a) The amount of time until the next earthquake occurs in a certain country is known to be exponentially distributed with = 10 years. What is the probability that the country won't see another earthquake for more than 20 years? i) ii) What is the average length of time between earthquakes in this country?

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1) Exponential Distribution
a) The amount of time until the next earthquake occurs in a certain country is known to be
= 10 years.
exponentially distributed with
What is the probability that the country won't see another earthquake for more than
20 years?
i)
ii)
What is the average length of time between earthquakes in this country?
Transcribed Image Text:1) Exponential Distribution a) The amount of time until the next earthquake occurs in a certain country is known to be = 10 years. exponentially distributed with What is the probability that the country won't see another earthquake for more than 20 years? i) ii) What is the average length of time between earthquakes in this country?
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