A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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Author: Sheldon Ross
Publisher: PEARSON
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The amount of time until the next earthquake in California is described by the following probability
function
f(x) = {e-
▼
if x < 0
ce-5 if x>0
where c is a constant. Round all answers to three decimal places.
a) Find the constant c.
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b) Find the probability that the next earthquake occurs after 2.8 days.
c) Given that 1 days has already passed, find the probability that the next earthquake occurs after an
additional 2.6 days.
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d) What is the expected time until the next earthquake in California?
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Transcribed Image Text:Question 11 The amount of time until the next earthquake in California is described by the following probability function f(x) = {e- ▼ if x < 0 ce-5 if x>0 where c is a constant. Round all answers to three decimal places. a) Find the constant c. < b) Find the probability that the next earthquake occurs after 2.8 days. c) Given that 1 days has already passed, find the probability that the next earthquake occurs after an additional 2.6 days. Submit Question d) What is the expected time until the next earthquake in California? Q Search C H
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