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A parallel system functions whenever at least one of its
Chapter 3, Problem 53P(choose chapter or problem)
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.
ANSWER:
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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.