SOLUTION: The following circuit operates if and only if there is a path of functional devices from left to right. The probability each device functions is as shown. Assume that the probabili

Question 1163406: The following circuit operates if and only if there is a path of functional devices from left to right. The probability each device functions is as shown. Assume that the probability that a device functions does not depend on whether or not other devices are functional. What is the probability that the circuit operates? *
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Answer by ikleyn(52879)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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This post/request recalls/reminds me an old tale story for small (3 - 6 years old) children with the words

             . . . go to there don't know where
             and bring me that don't know what . . .

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