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Question: A factory manager is considering whether to replace a temperamental machine. A review of past records indicates the following probability distribution for the number of breakdowns of this machine in a week.

Number of Breakdowns 0 1 2 3 4

Probability 0.10 0.26 0.42 0.16 0.06

(a) Find the mean and standard deviation of the number of weekly breakdowns.

(b) It is estimated that each breakdown costs the company $1,500 in lost output. Find the mean and standard deviation of the weekly cost to the company from breakdowns of this machine

Price: $2.99
Solution: The solution consists of 2 pages
Solution Format: Word Document

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