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Probabilities of sequences of independent events

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A sequence of independent attempts is observed

A success is an attempt with the required result. Let \(E_i\) denote success on trial \(i\)

The trial outcomes are independent, and the sample space is \(S\)

The exact success probabilities are \(\Pr(E_i) = \frac{1}{3} \,\text{ for every trial}\)

Let \(A\) be the event that no trial is a success

\[A = E_{1}′\cap E_{2}′\]
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Work out the exact probability of the no-success pattern

Format: exact probability