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If P(win) = 1/3, what is P(lose)?

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Answer:

P(lose) = 2/3

Explanation:

P(win) has a 1/3 chance.

We are solving for P(lose)

Note that because P(win) has one chance out of 3, it assumes that P(total) = 3

Subtract: 3/3 - 1/3 = 2/3

P(lose) has a 2/3 chance

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