A parallel system functions whenever at least one of its

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Problem 53P

A parallel system functions whenever at least one of its components works. Consider a parallel system of n components, and suppose that each component works independently with probability . Find the conditional probability that component 1 works given that the system is functioning.

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QUESTION:

Problem 53P

A parallel system functions whenever at least one of its components works. Consider a parallel system of n components, and suppose that each component works independently with probability . Find the conditional probability that component 1 works given that the system is functioning.

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From the given problem we have a parallel system of n components, if each component works independently with probability

We need to find conditional probability that component 1 works given that the system is functioning.

 

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