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The probability of a single radar station detecting an enemy plane is 0.75 and the probability of not detecting an enemy plane is 0.25. How many such stations are required to be 98% certain that an enemy plane flying over will be detected by at least one station?

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Explanation:

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Answer:

Atleast 3

Explanation:

P(atleast 1) = 1 - P(none)

1 - (0.25^n) 》 0.98

0.25^n 《 0.02

Use trial method:

At n=3, 0.25³ = 0.015625

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