Let X1, X2, X3, X4 be a random sample from the distribution with PDF f(x) = e¯, x > 0. Calculate the probability that second largest of these random variables is less than 2.

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Let X1, X2, X3, X4 be a random sample from the distribution with PDF f(x) = e¯", x > 0.
Calculate the probability that second largest of these random variables is less than 2.
Transcribed Image Text:Let X1, X2, X3, X4 be a random sample from the distribution with PDF f(x) = e¯", x > 0. Calculate the probability that second largest of these random variables is less than 2.
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