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Chapter 10, Problem 28AYU(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 28AYU
Defense System Suppose that a satellite defense system is established in which four satellites acting independently have a 0.9 probability of detecting an incoming ballistic missile. What is the probability that at least one of the four satellites detects an incoming ballistic missile? Would you feel safe with such a system?
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QUESTION:
Problem 28AYU
Defense System Suppose that a satellite defense system is established in which four satellites acting independently have a 0.9 probability of detecting an incoming ballistic missile. What is the probability that at least one of the four satellites detects an incoming ballistic missile? Would you feel safe with such a system?
ANSWER:
Answer :
Step 1 :
P(detecting an incoming ballistic missile) = 0.9
P(not detecting the missile ) = 1 - P(