Chris will work on a consulting project for 5 days. During these five days, the probability that Chris applies for sick leave on any particular day is the same value, independent of other days, and less than 50% each day.  Given the probability that Chris applies for his first sick leave on the second day is equal to 21%, what is the probability that the first time Chris applies for a sick day is on the fifth day?

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Section6.7: Probability And Odds
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Chris will work on a consulting project for 5 days. During these five days, the probability that Chris applies for sick leave on any particular day is the same value, independent of other days, and less than 50% each day. 

Given the probability that Chris applies for his first sick leave on the second day is equal to 21%, what is the probability that the first time Chris applies for a sick day is on the fifth day?

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