Determine what is the probability that the system operates

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Consider a system that consists of 4 devices. The probabilities of failure for each of the devices are, respectively: 10%, 25%, 20%, and 30%.

(a) If these components were in series, what is the probability that the system operates?

(b) If these components were in parallel, what is the probability that the system operates?

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