Question 2 2.1 Solve the below problem: Caltex, a South African oil company will drill a succession of holes in a given area to find a productive well. The probability that they are successful on a given trial is 0.4. 2.1.1 What is the probability that the third hole drilled is the first hole to yield a productive well?

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Solve the below problem:
Caltex, a South African oil company will drill a succession of holes in a given area to find a
productive well. The probability that they are successful on a given trial is 0.4.
2.1.1 What is the probability that the third hole drilled is the first hole to yield a productive
well?
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 2.1 Solve the below problem: Caltex, a South African oil company will drill a succession of holes in a given area to find a productive well. The probability that they are successful on a given trial is 0.4. 2.1.1 What is the probability that the third hole drilled is the first hole to yield a productive well?
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