New coffee shops in Exeter succeed 60% of the time. Suppose that 3 new coffee shops open (where they do not compete with each other, so it is reasonable to believe that their relative successes would be independent). Find the probability that at least 1 coffee shop fails.

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New coffee shops in Exeter succeed 60% of the time. Suppose that 3 new coffee shops open (where they do not compete with each
other, so it is reasonable to believe that their relative successes would be independent).
Find the probability that at least 1 coffee shop fails.
(give answer to 3 dp)
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Find the answer to 4 decimal places.
Transcribed Image Text:New coffee shops in Exeter succeed 60% of the time. Suppose that 3 new coffee shops open (where they do not compete with each other, so it is reasonable to believe that their relative successes would be independent). Find the probability that at least 1 coffee shop fails. (give answer to 3 dp) Question 15 Not yet answered Marked out of 5.00 P Flag question Past history shows that 60% of students prefer Brand C cola. A sample of 5 students is to be selected. Find the probability that more than 3 prefer brand C. Find the answer to 4 decimal places.
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