As shown in the following figure, a network connecting the end points A and D has five links. The links are assumed to fail independently and the probability of failure in link #1 is 1%, in link #2 is 1%, in link #3 is 1%, in link #4 is 1%, and in link #5 is 40%. Determine the probability of failure between the end points A and D. Show your work. Use a calculator to simplify your answer. A #1 B #2 #5 #3 #4 C D

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As shown in the following figure, a network connecting the end points A and D has five links. The links are assumed to fail
independently and the probability of failure in link #1 is 1%, in link #2 is 1%, in link #3 is 1%, in link #4 is 1%, and in link
#5 is 40%. Determine the probability of failure between the end points A and D. Show your work. Use a calculator to
simplify your answer.
A
#1
B
#2
#5
#3
#4
C
D
Transcribed Image Text:As shown in the following figure, a network connecting the end points A and D has five links. The links are assumed to fail independently and the probability of failure in link #1 is 1%, in link #2 is 1%, in link #3 is 1%, in link #4 is 1%, and in link #5 is 40%. Determine the probability of failure between the end points A and D. Show your work. Use a calculator to simplify your answer. A #1 B #2 #5 #3 #4 C D
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