A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)
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Author: Sheldon Ross
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Bob, the proprietor of Midland Lumber, believes that the odds in favor of a business deal going through are 9 to 5. What is the (subjective) probability that this deal will not materialize? (Round your answer to three decimal places.)
P(not materialize) =
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