SOLUTION: What is the probability that 3 machines out of 10 will break down on any day if one machine has .10 probability? Would my answer be .30???
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Question 700788: What is the probability that 3 machines out of 10 will break down on any day if one machine has .10 probability? Would my answer be .30??? Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! What is the probability that 3 machines out of 10 will break down on any day if one machine has 0.10 probability?
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These events are independent.
P(3 machines break) = 0.10^3 = 0.001
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Cheers,
Stan H.