Asked by Rebel #3 (Sophia)
A coin toss is used to determine which team will receive the ball at the beginning of a football game. The Cougars always choose heads in the toss. What are the odds in favor of the Cougars winning the toss in exactly two of three games?
A.3:5
B.3:8
C.5:3
D.8:3
A.3:5
B.3:8
C.5:3
D.8:3
Answers
Answered by
Reiny
The sample space is small, let's list the outcomes:
WWW
WWL
WLW
LWW
LLW
LWL
LLW
LLL
In how many are there exactly 2 W's
So what is the probability of that happening?
Now, use the definition of "odds" to answer your question.
Be confident of your answer!
WWW
WWL
WLW
LWW
LLW
LWL
LLW
LLL
In how many are there exactly 2 W's
So what is the probability of that happening?
Now, use the definition of "odds" to answer your question.
Be confident of your answer!
Answered by
Rebel #3 (Sophia)
I still don't get it, I mean i get odds, but this question is confusing
Answered by
Reiny
How can it be confusing? I listed the possible outcomes.
You want 2 wins out of the 8 cases. There are 3 of those, look at them.
Prob(of that event) = 3/8
Prob(NOT that event) = 5/8
Now apply your odds definition
You want 2 wins out of the 8 cases. There are 3 of those, look at them.
Prob(of that event) = 3/8
Prob(NOT that event) = 5/8
Now apply your odds definition
Answered by
Rebel #3 (Sophia)
Thanks for all your help, I get it now
There are no AI answers yet. The ability to request AI answers is coming soon!
Submit Your Answer
We prioritize human answers over AI answers.
If you are human, and you can answer this question, please submit your answer.