In August 2012, tropical storm Isaac formed in the Caribbean and was headed for theGulf of Mexico. There was an initial probability of .69 that Isaac would become a hurricane by the time it reached the Gulf of Mexico ( National hurricane Center website,August 21, 2012).a. What was the probability that Isaac would not become a hurricane but remain a tropical storm when it reached the Gulf of Mexico?

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In August 2012, tropical storm Isaac formed in the Caribbean and was headed for the
Gulf of Mexico. There was an initial probability of .69 that Isaac would become a hurricane by the time it reached the Gulf of Mexico ( National hurricane Center website,
August 21, 2012).
a. What was the probability that Isaac would not become a hurricane but remain a tropical storm when it reached the Gulf of Mexico?

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