SOLUTION: In the game of blackjack as played in casinos, the dealer has the advantage as most of the players do not play very well. As a result, the probability that the average player wins

Algebra.Com
Question 664992: In the game of blackjack as played in casinos, the dealer has the advantage as most of the players do not play very well. As a result, the probability that the average player wins a hand is about 40%. An average player decides to play 10 hands. e. Assuming that this player has already lost the first 6 hands, what is the probability that he will win all remaining (4) hands?
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
): In the game of blackjack as played in casinos, the dealer has the advantage as most of the players do not play very well. As a result, the probability that the average player wins a hand is about 40%. An average player decides to play 10 hands. e. Assuming that this player has already lost the first 6 hands, what is the probability that he will win all remaining (4) hands?
-----
The results on each hand are independent.
---
P(win 4 hands) = 0.4^4 = 0.0256
=======================
Cheers,
Stan H.

RELATED QUESTIONS

In the game of blackjack as played in casinos, the dealer has the advantage as most of... (answered by stanbon)
1. In the game of Blackjack as played in many casinos, the dealer has the advantage. Most (answered by Fombitz)
In the game of blackjack as played in casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Niagara Falls, (answered by stanbon)
5. In the game of blackjack as played in casinos, the dealer has the advantage as... (answered by Boreal)
When playing a game of cardwars with a friend, what are the odds that I play nine hands... (answered by edjones)
A total of 129 players entered a single-elimination handball tournament. In the first... (answered by 303795)
A total of 129 players entered a single-elimination handball tournament. In the first... (answered by stanbon)
A total of 129 players entered a single-elimination handball tournament. In the first... (answered by nyc_function)
In a game of blackjack, a 2-card hand consisting of an ace and a face card or a 10 is... (answered by Fombitz)