Question

A machine produces parts that are either good (90%), slightly defective (2%), or obviously defective (8%). Produced parts get passed through an automatic inspection machine, which is able to detect any part that is obviously defective and discard it. What is the probability that the quality of the parts that make it through the inspection machine and get shipped?

Answer 1

Let event G: The event that machine produces a good part, 

event S: The event that machine produces a slightly defective part, 

event D: The event that machine produces an obviously defective part.