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Question 1041003: A commercial jet aircraft has 4 engines. In order for an aircraft in flight to land safely, at least 2 engines should be in working condition. Each engine has an independent reliability of 92%. a. What is the probability that an aircraft in flight can land safely? b. If the answer to part a. above has to be at least 99.5%, what is the minimum value for p? Answer by ikleyn(52754) (Show Source):
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A commercial jet aircraft has 4 engines. In order for an aircraft in flight to land safely, at least 2 engines
should be in working condition. Each engine has an independent reliability of 92%.
a. What is the probability that an aircraft in flight can land safely?
b. If the answer to part a. above has to be at least 99.5%, what is the minimum value for p?
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