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    Apr 13, 2014, 02:20 AM
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    'A' can hit a target four times in 5 shots, 'B' three times in 4 shots and 'C' twice in three shots. They fire a volley.What is the probability that at least two shots hit?
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    Apr 14, 2014, 05:50 AM
    There are four possible combinations of hits amnd misses that satisfy the criteria that at least two are hits. You need to calculate the probability of each one of these 4 possible outcomes, and sum them up. Try uit and post your answer back here - we'll check it for you.

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