The cannons aboard the HMS Bugle each have a 0.2 chance to strike their target. If a cannon hits its target, the cannon has a 0.4 chance to sink the target. 21) The HMS Bugle fires one cannon at the USS Trumpet. What is the probability of sinking the USS Trumpet? 22) The HMS Bugle fires one cannon at the USS Trumpet. What is the probability of hitting but not sinking the USS Trumpet? 23) The HMS Bugle fires one cannon at the USS Trumpet. What is the probability of not sinking the USS Trumpet? 24) The HMS Bugle fires two cannons at the USS Trumpet. What is the probability of not sinking the USS Trumpet? 25) The HMS Bugle fires two cannons at the USS Trumpet. What is the probability of sinking the USS Trumpet?
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2. 2) If a cannon hits the target, it has a 0.4 chance of sinking it. Now let's answer the questions: 22) The probability of hitting but not sinking the USS Trumpet: We know that if a cannon hits, it has a 0.4 chance of sinking the target. So, the probability of Show moreā¦
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