A statistics student plans to use a TI-84 calculator on her final exam. From past experience, she estimates there is a 0.92 probability that the calculator will work on any given day. She plans to bring in two calculators to the final exam in case one loses power. Does she gain much by bringing the backup calculator? Use the probability that she'll be able to complete her exam with a working calculator.
A statistics student plans to use a TI-84 calculator on her final exam. From past experience, she estimates there is a 0.92 probability that the calculator will work on any given day. She plans to bring in two calculators to the final exam in case one loses power. Does she gain much by bringing the backup calculator? Use the probability that she'll be able to complete her exam with a working calculator.
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5. A statistics student plans to use a TI-84 calculator on her final exam. From past experience, she estimates there is a 0.92 probability that the calculator will work on any given day. She plans to bring in two calculators to the final exam in case one loses power. Does she gain much by bringing the backup calculator? Use the probability that she'll be able to complete her exam with a working calculator.
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