The probability of a radar station detecting an enemy plane is 0.85. If 60 stations are in use, what is the expected number of stations that will detect an enemy plane?
A)60
B)51
C)0
D)58
E)none of these choices

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The expected number of stations that will detect an enemy plane is found by multiplying the probability of detection by the total number of stations: 0.85 * 60 = 51.

The Probability of a Radar Station Detecting an Enemy Plane