Question 1 The probability that a machine breaks down on any given day is 0.2. Find the probability that, during 5 consecutive days, the machine breaks down on each of the first 2 days, and does not break down over the following 3 days. Give your answer as a decimal to 2 significant figures.

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The probability that a machine breaks down on any given day is 0.2.
Find the probability that, during 5 consecutive days, the machine breaks down on
each of the first 2 days, and does not break down over the following 3 days.
Give your answer as a decimal to 2 significant figures.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 The probability that a machine breaks down on any given day is 0.2. Find the probability that, during 5 consecutive days, the machine breaks down on each of the first 2 days, and does not break down over the following 3 days. Give your answer as a decimal to 2 significant figures.
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