Probability of independent events-failure or success

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A certain airplane has two independent alternators to provide electrical power. The probability that a given alternator will fail on a 1-hour flight is .02. What is the probability that

(a) Both will fail?

(b) Neither will fail?

(c) One or the other will fail? Show all steps carefully.

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