The rates of on-time flights for commercial jets are continuously tracked by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Recently, Southwest Air had the best rate with 80 % of its flights arriving on time. A test is conducted by randomly selecting 12 Southwest flights and observing whether they arrive on time. (a) Find the probability that at least 6 flights arrive on time. (b) Would it be unusual for Southwest to have 12 flights arrive on time? (Enter YES or NO) no
The rates of on-time flights for commercial jets are continuously tracked by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Recently, Southwest Air had the best rate with 80 % of its flights arriving on time. A test is conducted by randomly selecting 12 Southwest flights and observing whether they arrive on time. (a) Find the probability that at least 6 flights arrive on time. (b) Would it be unusual for Southwest to have 12 flights arrive on time? (Enter YES or NO) no
College Algebra (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter8: Sequences, Series, And Probability
Section8.7: Probability
Problem 39E: Assume that the probability that an airplane engine will fail during a torture test is 12and that...
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