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Heart failure is due to either natural occurrences (84%) or outside factors (16%). Outside factors are related to induced substances or foreign objects. Natural occurrences are caused by arterial blockage, disease, and infection. Assume that causes of heart failure between individuals are independent. What is the probability that the 1st patient with heart failure that enters the emergency room has the condition due to outside factors? Round answer to 2 decimal places.
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