Concept explainers
To find: the
Answer to Problem 89E
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A string of Christmas lights contains 20 lights.
The lights are wired in series and the probability of failing during 3-year period is 0.02.
Concept used:
Multiplication rule
Complement rule:
Calculation:
Apply complement rule:
Apply multiplication rule:
Then it can findthe probability the probsbility of 20 lights not failing:
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