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simplyred37
Oct 10, 2009, 05:58 AM
a game has three outcomes. The probability of a win is 0.4, the probability of tie is 0.5, and the probabilty of a loss is 1. what is the probability of not winning in a single play of the game?

galactus
Oct 10, 2009, 06:09 AM
The probability of losing is .1, not 1.

The probability of not winning is either losing or a tie. What do you get when you add those?