SOLUTION: I need help with this Question? 5.62 A certain airplane has two independent alternators to provide electrical power. The probability that a given alternator will fail on a 1-hour

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5.62 A certain airplane has two independent alternators to provide electrical power. The probability that a given alternator will fail on a 1-hour flight is .02. What is the probability that (a) both will fail? (b) Neither will fail? (c) One or the other will fail? Show all steps carefully.








Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.02*.02=.0004 Both will fail
.98^2=.9604 Neither will fail.
.02+.02=.04 One or the other will fail.
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Ed