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The probability of an alarm clock failing is 4.7%. What is the probability of two such alarm clocks failing? Show the calculation you did to get your answer and express it as a 3-place decimal.

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012

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ISBN:9780547587776

Author:HOLT MCDOUGAL

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Chapter7: Percents

Section7.1: Percents And Fractions

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