A Certain Product Is Comprised of Two Components: X and Y.Component

question 23

Short Answer

A certain product is comprised of two components: X and Y.Component X has a random failure rate of one in every ten years,while component Y's random failure rate is one in every five years.This product has a mean time to wear-out of eight years with a standard deviation of one year.What is the probability that component Y will perform reliably for a year?

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Definitions:

Markup

Markup refers to the difference between the cost of a good or service and its selling price, expressed as a percentage over the cost.

Cost-Plus Approach

A pricing strategy where a fixed percentage or a fixed amount is added to the cost of producing a product to determine its selling price.

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

Selling Expenses

Costs incurred directly from the sale of goods or services, including advertising, sales commissions, and the salaries of sales staff.