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The ambiguity in the statement \( P = \frac{9}{4} - 1 \) lies in the interpretation of the expression. Without explicit parentheses, it's unclear whether the subtraction is being applied to the entire fraction \( \frac{9}{4} \) or just to the numerator \( 9 \).
If we subtract \( 1 \) from \( \frac{9}{4} \) as a whole, then the calculation would be \( P = \frac{9}{4} - 1 = \frac{9}{4} - \frac{4}{4} = \frac{5}{4} \).
However, if we interpret it as subtracting \( 1 \) only from the numerator, then the calculation would be \( P = \frac{9 - 4}{4} = \frac{5}{4} \).
So, the ambiguity lies in whether the subtraction applies to the entire fraction or just to the numerator. However, in this case, both interpretations yield the same result, \( \frac{5}{4} \). Therefore, the ambiguity doesn't affect the final answer.
