Asked by ann
fernando's soccer team played a good season. Finishing with 16 wins and 4 losses. Ties are not allowed. If winning or losing a game was equally likely, what is the probability that fernando's team ended up with this record?
My Answer:
C(20,16)(.5)^16(.5)^4
=.00462
=.46%
However, the book says that it is .83%. could someone please tell me what I did wrong. Thanks
My Answer:
C(20,16)(.5)^16(.5)^4
=.00462
=.46%
However, the book says that it is .83%. could someone please tell me what I did wrong. Thanks
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The way the question is stated, your answer is correct.
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