Probability : Parallel Systems

14. A parallel system functions whenever at least one of its components works. Consider a parallel system of n components and suppose that each component independently works with probability½. Find the conditional probability that component 1 works given that the system is functioning.

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14. A parallel system functions whenever at least one of its components works. Consider a parallel system of n components and suppose …

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