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# The probability that a machine will produce all bolts in a production run within specification is 0.998. A sample of 8 machines is taken at random. Calculate the probability that all 8 machines. - Mathematics and Statistics

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The probability that a machine will produce all bolts in a production run within specification is 0.998. A sample of 8 machines is taken at random. Calculate the probability that all 8 machines.

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#### Solution

Let X = number of machines that produce the bolts within specification.

p = probability that a machine produce bolts within specification

p = 0.998

and q = 1 - p = 1 - 0.998 = 0.002

Given: n = 8

∴ X ~ B (8, 0.998)

The p.m.f. of X is given by

P(X = x) = "^nC_x  p^x  q^(n - x)

i.e. p(x) = "^8C_x  (0.998)^x  (0.002)^(8 - x), x = 0, 1, 2,...,8

P(all 8 machines will produce all bolts within specification) = P[X = 8]

= p(8) = "^8C_8  (0.998)^8  (0.002)^(8 - 8)

= 1 (0.998)^8 * (1)

= (0.998)^8

Hence, the probability that all 8 machines produce all bolts with specification = (0.998)^8

Concept: Binomial Distribution
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#### APPEARS IN

Balbharati Mathematics and Statistics 2 (Arts and Science) 12th Standard HSC Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 8 Binomial Distribution
Miscellaneous exercise 8 | Q 11.1 | Page 254
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