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    Dec 12, 2007, 02:56 PM
    Proportion and Probability
    Information on previous textbooks published indicates that 10% are huge successes, 20% are
    modest successes, 40% break even, and 30% lost money. However, before a publishing decision is
    made, the book will be reviewed. In the past, 99% of the huge successes received favorable reviews,
    70% of the moderate successes received favorable reviews, 40% of the break-even books received
    favorable reviews, and 20% of the losers received favorable reviews.
    a. What proportion of textbooks receives favorable reviews?
    b. If a proposed textbook receives a favorable review, what is the probability for the book to be a
    huge success?
    a

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