The United States Postal Service reports that 90% of first-class mail within the same city is delivered in two days of the time of mailing.  Ten letters are randomly sent to different locations. What is the probability that all 10 will arrive within two days? What is the probability that exactly 8 will arrive within two days? What is the probability that 5 or fewer will arrive within two days?

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The United States Postal Service reports that 90% of first-class mail within the same city is delivered in two days of the time of mailing.  Ten letters are randomly sent to different locations.

  1. What is the probability that all 10 will arrive within two days?
  2. What is the probability that exactly 8 will arrive within two days?
  3. What is the probability that 5 or fewer will arrive within two days?
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