Six missiles are fired at a certain target. The probability that a missile will hit the target is 75%. What is the probability that of the six missiles fired (a) exactly five will hit the target, (b) at least three will hit the target, (c) all six will hit the target?

Six missiles are fired at a certain target. The probability that a missile will hit the target is 75%. What is the probability that of the six missiles fired (a) exactly five will hit the target, (b) at least three will hit the target, (c) all six will hit the target?

MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications

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the target is 75%. What is the probability that of the six missiles fired (a) exactly
five will hit the target, (b) at least three will hit the target, (c) all six will hit the
target?

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