Maths · Probability: Probability of an event, addition and multiplication theorems of probability

A machine has three parts, and whose chances of being defective are 0.02,0.10 an

A machine has three parts, \( A, B \) and \( C \) whose chances of being defective are 0.02,0.10 and 0.05 respectively. The machine stops working if any one of the arts becomes defective. What is the probability that the machine will not stop working?

  • A. 0.06
  • B. 0.16
  • C. 0.84
  • D. 0.94

Step-by-step solution

The machine does not stop working if all three parts are non-defective. Assuming independence, the probability is (1-0.02)*(1-0.10)*(1-0.05) = 0.98 * 0.90 * 0.95 = 0.8379 ≈ 0.84.
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