If the probability of failing an algebra test is .40 for a student, what is the probability that he will pass the all the four attempts (tests) in a row?
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So, the probability of passing the test is: P(passing) = 1 - P(failing) = 1 - 0.40 = 0.60 Now, we need to find the probability of passing all four tests in a row. Since each test is independent of the others, we can use the multiplication rule of Show more…
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