SOLUTION: if the probability of getting caught copying someone else exam is 0.2 find the probability of not getting caught in three attempts. Assuming independent.

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Question 956639: if the probability of getting caught copying someone else exam is 0.2 find the probability of not getting caught in three attempts. Assuming independent.
Answer by Theo(13342)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
probability of getting caught is .2
probability of not getting caught is .8
probability of not getting caught 3 times in a row is .8^3 = .512.


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