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The probability of a bomb hitting a bridge is `(2)/(3)`. Two direct hits are needed to destroy the bridge. The minimum number of bombs required such that the probability of bridge being destroyed is greater than `(3)/(4)`, is

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the minimum number of bombs required such that the probability of the bridge being destroyed is greater than \( \frac{3}{4} \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the probabilities**: - The probability of a bomb hitting the bridge is given as \( P = \frac{2}{3} \). - The probability of a bomb missing the bridge (failure) is \( Q = 1 - P = 1 - \frac{2}{3} = \frac{1}{3} \). 2. **Define the event**: - We need at least 2 direct hits to destroy the bridge. Therefore, we need to find the minimum number of bombs \( n \) such that the probability of getting at least 2 hits is greater than \( \frac{3}{4} \). 3. **Calculate the probability of at least 2 hits**: - The probability of at least 2 hits can be expressed as: \[ P(\text{at least 2 hits}) = 1 - P(\text{0 hits}) - P(\text{1 hit}) \] - Using the binomial probability formula: \[ P(X = k) = \binom{n}{k} P^k Q^{n-k} \] - For 0 hits: \[ P(X = 0) = \binom{n}{0} P^0 Q^n = 1 \cdot 1 \cdot \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n = \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n \] - For 1 hit: \[ P(X = 1) = \binom{n}{1} P^1 Q^{n-1} = n \cdot \frac{2}{3} \cdot \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{n-1} = n \cdot \frac{2}{3^n} \] 4. **Set up the inequality**: - We need: \[ 1 - \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n - n \cdot \frac{2}{3^n} > \frac{3}{4} \] - Rearranging gives: \[ \left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^n + n \cdot \frac{2}{3^n} < \frac{1}{4} \] 5. **Combine terms**: - Factor out \( \frac{1}{3^n} \): \[ \frac{1}{3^n} \left(1 + 2n\right) < \frac{1}{4} \] - This leads to: \[ 1 + 2n < \frac{3^n}{4} \] 6. **Trial and error for minimum \( n \)**: - Start testing values for \( n \): - For \( n = 2 \): \[ 1 + 2 \cdot 2 = 5 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{3^2}{4} = \frac{9}{4} = 2.25 \quad \text{(not satisfied)} \] - For \( n = 3 \): \[ 1 + 2 \cdot 3 = 7 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{3^3}{4} = \frac{27}{4} = 6.75 \quad \text{(not satisfied)} \] - For \( n = 4 \): \[ 1 + 2 \cdot 4 = 9 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{3^4}{4} = \frac{81}{4} = 20.25 \quad \text{(satisfied)} \] - For \( n = 5 \): \[ 1 + 2 \cdot 5 = 11 \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{3^5}{4} = \frac{243}{4} = 60.75 \quad \text{(satisfied)} \] 7. **Conclusion**: - The minimum number of bombs required such that the probability of the bridge being destroyed is greater than \( \frac{3}{4} \) is \( n = 4 \). ### Final Answer: The minimum number of bombs required is **4**.
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