document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=384342>Question 384342</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I would like to know if I answered this question correctly.  I will not get the test back to know.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "The probability of a flight being delayed at Lucky Lou Airport is .12  What is the probability that the next 3 flights will leave on time?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I answered .88   my thoughts were .12 is 12% and .88 is 88% and 88% + 12% = 100% \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can someone let me know if I answered this right?\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Thank you so much!! </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "The probability a flight is on time is 0.88.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The probability 3 flights are on time is 0.88^3 = 0.6815<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "This is the answer because the events are independent.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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