The number of years a radio functions is exponen- tially distributed with parameter λ = . If Jones buys a used radio, what is the probability that it will be working after an additional 8 years?

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5.33. The number of years a radio functions is exponen-
tially distributed with parameter λ = . If Jones
buys a used radio, what is the probability that it
will be working after an additional 8 years?
Transcribed Image Text:5.33. The number of years a radio functions is exponen- tially distributed with parameter λ = . If Jones buys a used radio, what is the probability that it will be working after an additional 8 years?
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