DCJ311
06-24-2005, 03:04 PM
Here are the prerequisites:
Hand A stands to win 1/3 of showdowns.
Hand B stands to win 2/3 of showdowns.
Ties are impossible.
Hands A and B do battle precisely 4 times.
What is the probability of:
A) Hand A defeating Hand B exactly 2 times out of 4.
B) Hand A defeating Hand B 2 or more times out of 4.
Any comments on how to do this problem are appreciated, as well as answers!
Hand A stands to win 1/3 of showdowns.
Hand B stands to win 2/3 of showdowns.
Ties are impossible.
Hands A and B do battle precisely 4 times.
What is the probability of:
A) Hand A defeating Hand B exactly 2 times out of 4.
B) Hand A defeating Hand B 2 or more times out of 4.
Any comments on how to do this problem are appreciated, as well as answers!