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On Average, a Certain Kind of Kitchen Appliance Requires Repairs

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On average, a certain kind of kitchen appliance requires repairs once every four years. Assume that the times between repairs are exponentially distributed. What is the probability that the appliance will work at least six years without requiring repairs?


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