3.A project engineer has 8 master keys to open several new homes. Only 1 master key will open any given house. If 40% of these homes are usually left unlocked, what is the probability that the engineer can get into a specific home if he selects 3 master keys at random before leaving the office.

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3.A project engineer has 8 master keys to open several new homes. Only 1
master key will open any given house. If 40% of these homes are usually left
unlocked, what is the probability that the engineer can get into a specific
home if he selects 3 master keys at random before leaving the office.
Transcribed Image Text:3.A project engineer has 8 master keys to open several new homes. Only 1 master key will open any given house. If 40% of these homes are usually left unlocked, what is the probability that the engineer can get into a specific home if he selects 3 master keys at random before leaving the office.
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