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    simple probability question



    Hey guys, great forum!

    I've got a problem:

    I own 3 tools, which have average time of life 4, 6 and 8 days (exponential distribution). How can I find the probability that these tools are working after 2 days?

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    great question, but no idea
    maybe, poisson distribution?

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    use the distribution function and remember that the exponential distribution of these 3 tools is equivalent to an exponontial distribution with mean 18. .i.e 1/lambda = 18

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