A Specific Automotive Part That a Service Station Stocks in Its

question 16

Multiple Choice

A specific automotive part that a service station stocks in its inventory has an 8% chance of being defective.Suppose many cars come into the service station needing this part each week.What is the expected number of parts retrieved until the first defective?

• A)8
• B)12.5
• C)10.5
• D)15
• E)20

---

Definitions:

Bailor

An individual who temporarily transfers possession of a piece of personal property to another (the bailee) under an agreement.

Gross Negligence

An act committed with extreme reckless disregard for the property or life of another person.

Bailee

A person or entity that temporarily holds property belonging to another under a bailment agreement, usually for a specific purpose.

Common Carriers

Companies that provide transportation services to the general public under license or authority provided by a regulatory body.