SOLUTION: In a relay race, the probability that team Sapphire wins is 22%. In another unrelated relay race, the probability that team Emerald wins is 47%. What are the chances that both team

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Question 854768: In a relay race, the probability that team Sapphire wins is 22%. In another unrelated relay race, the probability that team Emerald wins is 47%. What are the chances that both teams lose their races? Answer should be in percentage form.

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sapphire : Win - 0.22, Lose - 0.78
Emerald : Win - 0.47, Lose - 0.53
Lose-Lose=0.78%2A0.53=0.4134=41.34%