Multiple Choice
The probability that a particular brand of smoke alarm will function properly and sound an alarm in the presence of smoke is 0.8. You have five such alarms in your home and they operate independently. Which of the following distributions would you use to determine the probability that all of them will function properly in case of a fire?
A) binomial distribution
B) Poisson distribution
C) both of the above
D) none of the above
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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