The probability of a machine producing a defective part, in one day, is of 0.1. Think in two possible situations: the probability that the 18th piece produced on the day is the 4th defective and the probability that the 10th part produced on the day will be the 1st defective.

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The probability of a machine producing a defective part, in one day, is of 0.1. Think in two possible situations: the probability that the 18th piece produced on the day is the 4th defective and the probability that the 10th part produced on the day will be the 1st defective.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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