PRC-2 · Chapter 11 · Question 7 of 60
If a factory machine has a 0.02 probability of breaking down on any given day, what is the complementary probability that it operates perfectly?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) 0.98
Explanation
Complementary probabilities must always sum to exactly 1. Therefore, 1 - 0.02 = 0.98 probability of perfect operation.
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