SOLUTION: the chance of passing,in a driving licence test is 0.6. what is the probability that the person requires to sit 3 times to pass the driving licence test?

Question 437319: the chance of passing,in a driving licence test is 0.6. what is the probability that the person requires to sit 3 times to pass the driving licence test?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi

the chance of passing,in a driving licence test is 0.6.

    (chance of failing,in a driving licence test is 0.4)

P(person needs 3 times to pass the driving licence test) = .4*.4*.6 = .096 

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