Find the Indicated Probability

question 102

Multiple Choice

Find the indicated probability. Round to three decimal places.
-A machine has 12 identical components which function independently. The probability that a component will fail is 0.2. The machine will stop working if more than three components fail. Find the probability that the machine will be working.

• A) 0.927
• B) 0.133
• C) 0.795
• D) 0.206

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Definitions:

Punishment Effective

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Unpleasant Consequence

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