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ISBN: 9781111792374

Author: WEIERS

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 5.5, Problem 5.35E

A kitchen appliance has 16 working parts, each of which has a 0.99 probability of lasting through the product’s warranty period. The parts operate independently, but if one or more malfunctions, the appliances’ill plot work. What is the probability that a randomly selected appliance will work satisfactorily throughout the warranty period?

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Introduction to Business Statistics

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