A factory manager is considering whether to replace a machine by analyzing its breakdown patterns and costs. Past records show the probability distribution of breakdowns in a week as:
Number of breakdowns |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Probability |
0.1 |
0.26 |
0.42 |
0.16 |
0.06 |
(a) Find the mean and standard deviation of the number of weekly breakdowns.
(b) A breakdown costs $1500 in lost output. Find the expected weekly cost and standard deviation of weekly cost, caused by machine breakdowns.
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