let and be independent random variables representing the lifetime (in one billion years) of type a and type b stars, respectively. both variables have exponential distributions, and the mean of is 3 and the mean of is 11. what is the expected total lifetime of three type a stars and one type b star?



Answer :

The expected total lifetime of three type a stars and one type b star is 20.

The exponential distribution frequently addresses the elapsed time before a particular event. Consider the exponential distribution of the time (starting right now) before an earthquake happens. It is a continuous distribution that is frequently used to calculate time when an event is anticipated to take place.

Given let x and y be independent random variables representing the lifetime (in one billion years) of type a and type b stars, respectively. both variables have exponential distributions, and the mean of is 3 and the mean of is 11.

We have to determine what is the expected total lifetime of three type a stars and one type b star?

X, y are independent

Mean of x = 3 = ux

Mean of y= 11= uy

So sample of x =na=3

Sample of y = nb = 1

E[x] = na x ux

= 3 x 3

=9

E[y] = nb x uy

= 1 x 11

=11

Total life time expected = E[x] + E[y]

= 9 + 11

= 20

Therefore the expected total lifetime of three type a stars and one type b star is 20

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