Suppose in 4.72 that the two teams are evenly matched and

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Problem 73P

Suppose in Problem 4.72 that the two teams are evenly matched and each has probability  of winning each game. Find the expected number of games played.

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QUESTION:

Problem 73P

Suppose in Problem 4.72 that the two teams are evenly matched and each has probability  of winning each game. Find the expected number of games played.

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Solution:

Step 1 of 2:

Two teams play a series of games.

The first team who wins 4 games independently is declared as the overall winner.

The two teams are evenly matched and each has probability of winning each game.

We have to find the expected number of games played.


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