Marcia has applied to two different university programs.  She estimates the probability of being admitted into the first program is 0.59 and the probability of being admitted into the second program is 0.86.  Assume independence of these two events. Find the probability that she is admitted into neither program.  Give your answer as a decimal. Do NOT round your answer. The probability is

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Marcia has applied to two different university programs.  She estimates the probability of being admitted into the first program is 0.59 and the probability of being admitted into the second program is 0.86.  Assume independence of these two events.

Find the probability that she is admitted into neither program. 

Give your answer as a decimal. Do NOT round your answer.

The probability is 

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