SOLUTION: what is the formula to determine the problem? A machine is turned on daily and works 95% time. What is the probability it will work after 2 days/ 10 days? Thank you

Question 900570: what is the formula to determine the problem?
A machine is turned on daily and works 95% time.
What is the probability it will work after 2 days/ 10 days?
Thank you
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A machine is turned on daily and works 95% time.
What is the probability it will work after 2 days/ 10 days?
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P(works) = 0.95
P(does not) = 0.05
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P(work 2 days) = 0.95^2 = 0.9025
P(work 10 days) = 0.95^10 = 0.5987
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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