A machine has 28 identical components which function independently. The probability that a component will fail is 0.19 . The machine will stop working if more than three components fail. Find the probability that the machine will be working.  Round to the nearest thousandth.

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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.7: Probability
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A machine has 28 identical components which function independently. The probability that a component will fail is 0.19 . The machine will stop working if more than three components fail. Find the probability that the machine will be working.  Round to the nearest thousandth.

 
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