The Reliability of a New Model of CD Player Can

question 71

Multiple Choice

The reliability of a new model of CD player can be described by the exponential function R(t) = 2.7-(1/3) t, where the reliability R is the probability (as a decimal) that the CD player is still working t years after it is manufactured. Round the answer to the nearest hundredth. Then write your answer as a percent.
-What is the probability that the CD player will still work 5 years after it is manufactured?

• A) 1%
• B) 94%
• C) 19%
• D) 7%

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