Example 2.1260 bolts are examined as they are produced. Five of them are found to be defective.On the basis of this information, estimate the probability that a bolt will be defective.

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability

Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events

Problem 2C

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Example 2.1 260 bolts are examined as they are produced. Five of them are found to be defective. On the basis of this information, estimate the probability that a bolt will be defective.