The following table contains the probability distribution for X = the number of re-transmissions necessary to successfully transmit a 5 GB data package through a double satellite media. x P(x) 0 0.40 1 0.30 2 0.25 3 0.05 Find the probability that there is one re-transmission.

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The following table contains the probability distribution for X = the number of
re-transmissions necessary to successfully transmit a 5 GB data package through a double satellite media.

x P(x)
0 0.40
1 0.30
2 0.25
3 0.05

Find the probability that there is one re-transmission.

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