SOLUTION: In a game of chance, the probability of winning is 1/4 and the probability of losing is 3/4. If four games are played, the probability if winning EXACTLY three games is: A) 9/256

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Question 455598: In a game of chance, the probability of winning is 1/4 and the probability of losing is 3/4. If four games are played, the probability if winning EXACTLY three games is:
A) 9/256
B) 3/64
C) 27/256
D) 27/64
Can you please show me step by step on how to find the answer.
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w=.25, L=.75
(w+L)^4
4C3=4 the coefficient.
4*w^3L
= 3/64
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Ed