Exercise

Exercise 4. Probability the Celtics win a game

Two teams, say the Celtics and the Cavs, are playing a seven game series. The Cavs are a better team and have a 60% chance of winning each game.

What is the probability that the Celtics win at least one game? Remember that the Celtics must win one of the first four games, or the series will be over!

Instructions

100 XP

Calculate the probability that the Cavs will win the first four games of the series.
Calculate the probability that the Celtics win at least one game in the first four games of the series.