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A defective car has a probability of 2/3 upon turning on the ignition in each attempt....

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A defective car has a probability of 2/3 upon turning on theignition in each attempt. Assume attempts

are independent.

• (a) What is the probability that exactly 3 attempts are neededuntil the car starts?

• (b) What is the probability that 3 or 4 attempts areneeded?

• (c) What is the probability of success in 4 or moretrials?

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By using multiplication theorem of probability of independent event we will solve Probability that car starts in 1 attempt probability of turning on to ignition    See Answer
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