The Probability That an Airplane Engine Will Fail in a Transcontinental

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Short Answer

The probability that an airplane engine will fail in a transcontinental flight is 0.002. Assuming that engine failures are independent of each other, what is the probability that, on a certain transcontinental flight, a four-engine plane will experience exactly one engine failure? Round the answer to six decimal places, if necessary.
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What is the probability that a four-engine plane will experience exactly two engine failure? Round the answer to six decimal places, if necessary.
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What is the probability that a four-engine plane will experience more than two engine failures? (Note: In this event, the airplane will crash!) Round the answer to nine decimal places, if necessary.
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