Question

If the probability that the Islanders will beat the Rangers in a game is 0.24, what is the probability that the Islanders will win exactly three out of six games in a series against the Rangers? Round your answer to the nearest thousandth.

Answer 1

Answer:

0.12137≈0.121

Step-by-step explanation:

n=6

r=3

p=0.24

q=1−0.24=0.76     The chance a success

nCrprqn−r  The binomial probability formula. Memorize this.

6C3(0.24)3(0.76)3    Plug in.