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Question 960448: I just took a practice GED test, and this question came up and I have no Idea on how to solve. Could you please explain in detail the steps on how I would solve this problem. Please and Thank you.
A snack stand is open each day that there is a ball game. There is a 70% probability that a ball game will take place on any given day. the the nearest whole percent, what is the probability the snack stand will be on Monday through Friday this week?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39628) About Me  (Show Source):
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Each of those five days has a 70% chance of a game, and therefore of the snack stand being open.

%280.7%29%280.7%29%280.7%29%280.7%29%280.7%29=%280.7%29%5E5, as a fraction, which you can then convert into percent.