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If the probability of machine failing during a day is 0·95 the probability of its working for four consecutive days without failing is-

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6.25E-6

B

0.0625

C

0.16548375

D

0.000625

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the probability of a machine working for four consecutive days without failing, given that the probability of it failing during a day is 0.95. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Determine the probability of the machine working for one day.** - The probability of the machine failing in a day is given as \( P(\text{Fail}) = 0.95 \). - Therefore, the probability of the machine working for one day is: \[ P(\text{Working}) = 1 - P(\text{Fail}) = 1 - 0.95 = 0.05 \] **Step 2: Calculate the probability of the machine working for four consecutive days.** - Since the events are independent (the machine's performance on one day does not affect its performance on another day), we can multiply the probabilities of it working each day. - Thus, the probability of the machine working for four consecutive days is: \[ P(\text{Working for 4 days}) = P(\text{Working})^4 = (0.05)^4 \] **Step 3: Compute \( (0.05)^4 \).** - Now we calculate \( (0.05)^4 \): \[ (0.05)^4 = 0.05 \times 0.05 \times 0.05 \times 0.05 = 0.00000625 \] ### Final Answer: The probability of the machine working for four consecutive days without failing is \( 0.00000625 \). ---
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