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Isabella is playing American roulette, where there are 38 spaces on a wheel, and there is a ball that is equally likely to land in each space.  She plays 5 times, and the spins of the wheel are independent.  If it lands in any of the 18 red spaces Isabella wins $1, but otherwise she loses $1. After her 5 plays, what is the probability that she ends up with more money than when she started?

[Author Mark Huber.  Licensed under Creative Commons]


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