If the probability of success during a single event of a geometric experiment is 0.03, what is the probability of success by the 12th event? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

A. 32.7%
B. 30.6%
C. 28.5%
D. 34.7%

Question

If the probability of success during a single event of a geometric experiment is 0.03, what is the probability of success by the 12th event? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a percent.

 		A.	32.7%
 		B.	30.6%
 		C.	28.5%
 		D.	34.7%

lollylau · Answer

P(single event) = 0.03
1 - P(single event) = 0.97
1- (1 - P(single event))^12
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richley · Answer

1-(1-Probability of single event)^12
1-(0.97)^12

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