Week #5 Winter 2002
Remembering that the greatest trick that the Devil ever pulled was convincing us that he doesn't exist at all, might help you solve the WSU Math Department's

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Six crazed criminals pulled off a gruesome crime. Armenian Mike, Jesse the Body, and Powerhouse managed to escape the long arms of justice. However, Brandy, the Dananator and Dan Danger, the most dangerous man on campus, were all caught and convicted of the crime. The penalty is death for the one who bears the greatest degree of guilt.
While they are in prison waiting for the judges to decide which one is the most guilty, Dan Danger asks a guard if he can give him any information. The guard replies, "All I can tell you is that Brandy is not going to be executed and that they have not considered your case at all." What is the probability that Dan Danger will be executed?

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