Which formulas would be used to answer these two probability questions.
1. A certain airplane has two independent alternators to provide electrical power. The probability that a given alternator will fail on a 1-hour flight is .02. What is the probability that (a) both will fail? (b) Neither will fail? (2) One or the other will fail?
2. The probability is 1 in 4,000,000 that a singer auto trip in the United States will result in a fatality.
Over a lifetime, an average U.S. driver takes 50,000 trips. (a) What is the probability of a fatal accident over a lifetime? Explain your reasoning carefully. Hnit: Assume independent events. Why might the assumption of independence be violated?
(b) Why might a driver be tempted not to use a seat belt "just on this trip"?