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Arthur is an oncologist with 11 patients in their care. The probability that a patient will survive 5 years after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer is 0.88. What is the probability that 5 of the patients are still alive after 5 years?

Arthur is an oncologist with 11 patients in their care. The probability that a patient will survive 5 years after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer is 0.88. What is the probability that 5 of the patients are still alive after 5 years?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
10th Edition
ISBN:9780134753119
Author:Sheldon Ross
Publisher:Sheldon Ross
Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis
Section: Chapter Questions
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Arthur is an oncologist with 11 patients in their care. The probability that a patient will survive 5 years after being diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer is 0.88. What is the probability that 5 of the patients are still alive after 5 years?
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