Find the probabilities that three dry wells are hit before obtaining the third strike of oil. Select one: O a. 0.2554 b. 0.0659 O c. 0.5462 O d. 0.1544

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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A geological study indicates that an exploratory oil well drilled in a certain region should strike oil with probability 0.25.
Find the probabilities that three dry wells are hit before obtaining the third strike of oil.
Select one:
O a.
0.2554
O b. 0.0659
O c. 0.5462
O d. 0.1544
Transcribed Image Text:A geological study indicates that an exploratory oil well drilled in a certain region should strike oil with probability 0.25. Find the probabilities that three dry wells are hit before obtaining the third strike of oil. Select one: O a. 0.2554 O b. 0.0659 O c. 0.5462 O d. 0.1544
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