document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1128931>Question 1128931</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A contractor has submitted bids for two state construction projects. The probability of winning each contract is .25, and it is the same for both contracts. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "What is the probability that he will win both contracts?  <BR>\n" );
document.write( "What is the probability that he will win neither contract? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "What is the probability that he will win both contracts?        <---->  0.25*0.25 = 0.0625.\r\n" );
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document.write( "What is the probability that he will win neither contract?      <---->  (1-0.25)*(1-0.25) = 0.75*0.75 = 0.5625.\r\n" );
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