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A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

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Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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The probability of the Dow Jones index rising on the first day of trading next week is thought to be 0.6. If it does rise then the probability that the value of shares in a publishing company will rise is 0.8. If the index does not rise then the publishing company’s shares will only have a 0.3 probability of rising. What is the probability that the publishing company’s shares will rise in value on the first day of trading next week?

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