The length of time between breakdowns of an essential piece of equipment is important in the decision of the use of auxiliary equipment. An engineer thinks that the best “model” for time between breakdowns of a generator is the exponential distribution with a mean of 15 days. If the generator has just broken down, what is the probability that it will break down in the next 12 to 24 days?

The length of time between breakdowns of an essential piece of equipment is important in the decision of the use of auxiliary equipment. An engineer thinks that the best “model” for time between breakdowns of a generator is the exponential distribution with a mean of 15 days. If the generator has just broken down, what is the probability that it will break down in the next 12 to 24 days?

Practical Management Science

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337406659

Author:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Publisher:WINSTON, Wayne L.

Chapter11: Simulation Models

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 65P

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