SOLUTION: The probability that any given person is allergi to a certain drug is 0.08. What is the probability that none of three randomly selected persons is allergic to this drug? Assume th

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Question 354219: The probability that any given person is allergi to a certain drug is 0.08. What is the probability that none of three randomly selected persons is allergic to this drug? Assume that all three persons are independent. Do not round your answer.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
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The probability that any given person is allergic to a certain drug = 0.08
Therefore, the probability that any given person is not allergic to this certain drug = .92
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P( 3 are not allergic) = .92^3

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