SOLUTION: 9. The probability that a mechanic who works at a workshop correctly repairs a car engine is 0.7. If the mechanic wrongly repairs the engine, the probability that he should pay c

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Question 1194272: 9. The probability that a mechanic who works at a workshop correctly repairs a car engine is 0.7.
If the mechanic wrongly repairs the engine, the probability that he should pay compensation to
the owner of the workshop is 0.9. What is the probability that the mechanic wrongly repairs a car
engine and should pay compensation?

Answer by ikleyn(52847) About Me  (Show Source):
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It is  P = (1-0.7)*0.9 = 0.3*0.9 = 0.27.     ANSWER

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