Suppose That Research Has Shown That the Probability That a Missile

question 73

Short Answer

Suppose that research has shown that the probability that a missile penetrates enemy defenses and reaches its target is 0.2. Find the smallest number of identical missiles that are necessary in order to be 50% certain of hitting the target at least once.
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__________ missiles

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