A Machine Shop Has 100 Drill Presses and Other Machines

question 106

Multiple Choice

A machine shop has 100 drill presses and other machines in constant use. The probability that a
Machine will become inoperative during a given day is 0.0555. During some days no machines are
Inoperative, but during some days, one, two, three, or more are broken down. What is the
Probability that fewer than two machines will be inoperative during a particular day?

• A) 0.0200
• B) 0.1637
• C) 0.8187
• D) 0.9824

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Definitions:

Gustatory Cortex

An area of the brain that is responsible for interpreting taste sensations by integrating information from the taste cells with other information to provide a more complete interpretation.

Taste Sensations

The experiences of flavor perceived by the taste buds, including sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Brain

The organ in the head of humans and other vertebrates responsible for thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, breathing, temperature, hunger, and every process that regulates our body.

White

A color that results from the reflection of all the rays of visible light, symbolizing purity or cleanliness in many cultures.