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Old October 12th 06, 06:35 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Steve Foley[_1_]
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Default Do not answer Mxsmanic

"Mxsmanic" wrote in message
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Steve Foley writes:

Basic arithmetic is beyond you too?

1 + 1 = 2.


If the probability of any single engine failing is p, then the
probability of either of two engines failing is 1-(1-p)^2.



BZZZZZZZZZZZZTTT Wrong again stupid.

Try running your coin toss through this formula.

Tails = engine failure. 50% chance of failure.

Lemme know how you make out.