A transistor is chosen at random from the bin and put into use. If it does not immediately fail, what is the probability it is acceptable?

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A bin contains 5 defective (that immediately fail when put in use), 10
partially defective (that fail after a couple of hours of use), and 25 acceptable transistors.
A transistor is chosen at random from the bin and put into use. If it does not immediately
fail, what is the probability it is acceptable?
Transcribed Image Text:A bin contains 5 defective (that immediately fail when put in use), 10 partially defective (that fail after a couple of hours of use), and 25 acceptable transistors. A transistor is chosen at random from the bin and put into use. If it does not immediately fail, what is the probability it is acceptable?
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