MATLAB: An Introduction with Applications
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In a recent production of automobiles, 10% are found to have a minor engine defect. A rental car company purchases 10 of these vehicles. What is the probability that exactly 3 of the 10 purchased vehicles are defective?
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0.1901
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0.0574
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0.1330
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0.8670
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