M Melissa79 New member Joined Dec 6, 2005 Messages 21 Dec 7, 2005 #1 If two teams are evenly matched, what is the probability that one of the teams will win at least one game in a best out of 3 game series?
If two teams are evenly matched, what is the probability that one of the teams will win at least one game in a best out of 3 game series?
G Gene Senior Member Joined Oct 8, 2003 Messages 1,904 Dec 8, 2005 #2 Are you sure the problem is stated correctly? Unless the games are all ties one team always has to win.
Are you sure the problem is stated correctly? Unless the games are all ties one team always has to win.
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,325 Dec 8, 2005 #3 Melissa79 said: If two teams are evenly matched, what is the probability that one of the teams will win at least one game in a best out of 3 game series? Click to expand... Do you mean, "What is the probability that it won't be a sweep?" or "What is the probability that it will go to game three?" Any such question is easily answered from your tree. You already did that. Just count the ones that have three games.
Melissa79 said: If two teams are evenly matched, what is the probability that one of the teams will win at least one game in a best out of 3 game series? Click to expand... Do you mean, "What is the probability that it won't be a sweep?" or "What is the probability that it will go to game three?" Any such question is easily answered from your tree. You already did that. Just count the ones that have three games.