random from the production and is found to be defective. What is the probability that it was manufactured by machines A, B and C ?

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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.8: Probabilities Of Disjoint And Overlapping Events
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In a bolt factory machines A, B and C manufacture
respectively 25%, 35% and
40%, of the total production. Of their output 5; 4
and 2 per cent are defective bolts. A bolt is drawn at
random from the production and is found to be
defective. What is the probability that it was
manufactured by machines A, B and C ?
Transcribed Image Text:In a bolt factory machines A, B and C manufacture respectively 25%, 35% and 40%, of the total production. Of their output 5; 4 and 2 per cent are defective bolts. A bolt is drawn at random from the production and is found to be defective. What is the probability that it was manufactured by machines A, B and C ?
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