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Basic Question 2 of 4

In a certain electric motor factory, production lines 1, 2, and 3 produce 10%, 40%, and 50%, respectively, of the total output. Of their respective outputs, 5%, 3%, and 1% are defective. An electric motor is selected at random. What is the probability that the motor is defective?

A. 0.022
B. 0.090
C. 0.978

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Amrokken Straighforward 1
ANBobby Does that add up correctly?
ANBobby oops nevermind
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calculate and interpret an unconditional probability using the total probability rule;

CFA® 2024 Level I Curriculum, Volume 1, Module 3.