Multivariable Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53849-787-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-53849-787-9

Chapter 15 - Multiple Integrals - Review - Exercises - Page 1075: 46

Answer

$0.1315$

Work Step by Step

The probability density $y$ for the failure of the first bulb is: $f(x)=\dfrac{e^{-x/800}}{800}$ and the probability that all three bulbs will fail within $1000$ hours is: $$\int_{0}^{1000}\int_{0}^{1000} \int_{0}^{1000}f(x) f(y) f(z) dx \space dy \space dz=[\int_{0}^{1000} f(x)] dx]^3 \\=\int_{0}^{1000} \int_{0}^{1000-x} \int_{0}^{1000-x-y} e^{-(\dfrac{1}{800})^3 e^{-(x+y+z)/800}} dz dy dx \\=[\int_{0}^{1000} \dfrac{e^{-x/800}}{800} dx]^3\\=\dfrac{-1}{(800)^2} \times \int_0^{1000} [e^{-5/4} (1800-x) -800 e^{-x/800}]_0^{1000}\\=1-\dfrac{97 e^{-5/4}}{32} \\ \approx 0.1315$$
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