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The probability that certain electronic component fail, when first used is 0.10. If it does not fail immediately, then the probability that it lasts for one year is 0.99. What is the probability that a new component will last for one year?

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  12. A real estate man has eight master keys to open several new homes. O...

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  14. An unbiased coin is tossed. If the result is a head, a pair of unbi...

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  16. The probability that a student is not a swimmer is 1/5 . Then the prob...

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  18. Probability that A speaks truth is 4/5 . A coin is tossed. A reports...

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