A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134753119
Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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**Suppose that the life-time of a certain printer follows an exponential distribution with mean 2 years. The manufacturer of this printer offers a 100% refund if the printer fails during the first year and 50% if it fails during the second year and none afterward.**

a. Evaluate the probability of full refund.

   A. 0.05  
   B. 0.24  
   C. 0.39  
   D. 0.47  
   E. 0.52  

b. Assume that each printer costs $100.00. Determine the expected refund for each sold printer.

   A. 46  
   B. 51  
   C. 54  
   D. 61  
   E. 66
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Transcribed Image Text:**Suppose that the life-time of a certain printer follows an exponential distribution with mean 2 years. The manufacturer of this printer offers a 100% refund if the printer fails during the first year and 50% if it fails during the second year and none afterward.** a. Evaluate the probability of full refund. A. 0.05 B. 0.24 C. 0.39 D. 0.47 E. 0.52 b. Assume that each printer costs $100.00. Determine the expected refund for each sold printer. A. 46 B. 51 C. 54 D. 61 E. 66
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