Let X1, ..., Xn be independent random variables with the distribution from the first problem "Suppose the lifetime of an appliance is a continuous random variable X. (i) If the support of fX is [0, 2] and its pdf f is linear with f(0) = 0, find the pdf. (ii) Find E[X] and explain in words what it represents. (iii) Find V ar(X) and explain in words what it represents". Let Yn = max{X1, ..., Xn}. ( a) What event in terms of X1, ..., Xn is equivalent to the event {Yn ≤ x}? (b) Find the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of Yn. (c) Find the probability density function (pdf) of Yn. (d) Find the expected value of Yn.

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Let X1, ..., Xn be independent random variables with the distribution from the first problem "Suppose the lifetime of an appliance is a continuous random variable X. (i) If the support of fX is [0, 2] and its pdf f is linear with f(0) = 0, find the pdf. (ii) Find E[X] and explain in words what it represents. (iii) Find V ar(X) and explain in words what it represents". Let Yn = max{X1, ..., Xn}. (

a) What event in terms of X1, ..., Xn is equivalent to the event {Yn ≤ x}?

(b) Find the cumulative distribution function (CDF) of Yn.

(c) Find the probability density function (pdf) of Yn.

(d) Find the expected value of Yn.

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