SOLUTION: Suppose that the probability of an airplane flight from a particular carrier arriving on time is 80%. What is the probability that at least seven flights will arrive on time?
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Question 1179859: Suppose that the probability of an airplane flight from a particular carrier arriving on time is 80%. What is the probability that at least seven flights will arrive on time?
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Answer by ikleyn(52848) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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As it is worded, printed, posted and presented, the problem is posed INCORRECTLY.
It missed to define the total number of flights to chose from.
Do not forget to post your "THANKS" to me for noticing the fault in your problem formulation.
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