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1.Suppose you win blackjack 47% of the time. What is the probability that you lose 3 games in a row and win on the 4th game? a.0.07 b.0.06 c.0.132 d.0.12

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1.Suppose you win blackjack 47% of the time. What is the probability that you lose 3 games in a row and win on the 4th game?

a.0.07

b.0.06

c.0.132

d.0.12

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