SOLUTION: the probability of a computer chip failing is 2%. If 100 computers are sold, what is the probability of 12 computer chips failing. What equation would i use
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Question 473060: the probability of a computer chip failing is 2%. If 100 computers are sold, what is the probability of 12 computer chips failing. What equation would i use Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the probability of a computer chip failing is 2%. If 100 computers are sold, what is the probability of 12 computer chips failing.
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Binomial Problem with n = 100 and p = 0.02
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P(x = 12) = 100C12*0.02^12*0.98^88 = .00000072714...
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Stan H.
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