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document.write( "     = the probability that 0 apps will be rejected or 1 (one) of 14 apps will be rejected =\r\n" );
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document.write( "     = the COMPLEMENT to the probability that 14 of 14, or 13 of 14 will be rejected =\r\n" );
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