In a dual-component safety system, Component A functions with probability and Component B functions independently with probability . What is the probability that both components function?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: For independent events, the joint probability is the product: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** is the arithmetic mean, is an incorrect multiplication, and is Component B's reliability alone.

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