A Machine Shop Has 100 Drill Presses and Other Machines

question 58

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 0.002. During some days,no machines are inoperative,but on other 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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