Suppose There Is a 40% Chance That a Risky Stock

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Essay

Suppose there is a 40% chance that a risky stock investment will end up in a total loss of
your investment. Because the rewards are so high, you decide to invest in three
independent risky stocks. What is the probability that all three stocks end up in total
losses?

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