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Question 851252: The manufacturer of a computer component expects that 5% of the components will malfunction before six months. In a random sample of 8 components, what is the probability that at most 1 will function before six months? Binomial
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

P(malf) = .05, P (function) = .95

random sample of 8 components

P(at most one will function) = 1 - P(none will function) = 1 - (.05)^8