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Two independent components each fail with probability 1/(k+1). A parallel system works if at least one works. Find success probability.

Read the idea, work independently, then explain what changed.

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TOPIC 01

Independence of events

Build understanding of independence of events through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Foundation#Your turn

k=3

Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1

Use independence only when justified and keep it distinct from disjointness.

Hint 2

Use the complement of both failing.

Worked solution

The requested value is 0.9375.

Checks and common pitfalls: Independence must hold for the failure events too.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Teacher preparation and assessment

Use independence of events to state a justified conclusion.
Independence: Independent events satisfy the product rule.
$P(A\cap B)=P(A)P(B)$
Model check: Shared causes and sampling without replacement can create dependence.
Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.

Expected reasoning: Independent events satisfy the product rule.
Expected reasoning: Shared causes and sampling without replacement can create dependence.
Expected correction: Known marginal probabilities do not establish independence.