The probability that a student pilot passes the written test for a private pilot's license is 0.6. Find the probability that any given student will pass the test: (a) on the fourth try. (b) before the fifth try.
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The probability of failing the test is 1 - 0.6 = 0.4. So, the probability of this happening is (0.4)^3 * 0.6 = 0.0384. Show more…
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