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Question

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Explanation / Answer

a) P( not work) = 0.5% = 0.005

b) P( both fail) = 0.005^2 = 0.000025

c)P( fail with three clocks) = 0.005^3 = 0.000000125

d) Yes, becuase total malfunction will not be impossible, but it will be highly unlikely.