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A radar complex consists of eight units that operate independently. The probability that a unit detects an incoming missile is `0.9`. Then the probability that an incoming missile will not be detected by any unit is

A

`2xx 10^-8`

B

`10^-6`

C

`10^-8`

D

`2xx10^-6`

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