What is the probability that neither altenator will fail

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A certain airplane has two independent alternators to provide elctrical power. The probability that a given altenator 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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