Finding probability that jury renders a correct decision


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Suppose that it takes at least 9 votes from a 12-member jury to convict a defendant. Suppose the probability that a juror votes a guilty person innocent is 0.2. whereas the probability that the juror votes an innocent person guilty is 0.1. If each juror acts independently and if 65% of the defendants are guilty, find the probability that the jury renders a correct decision. What % of defendants are convicted?

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