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  1. May 25th 2012, 11:19 AM #1
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    Probability

    Can I get some help on this problem?
    I keep on getting the wrong answer

    10 X P X P X P = W ?
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    Re: Probability

    Quote Originally Posted by Veronica1999 View Post
    Can I get some help on this problem?
    I keep on getting the wrong answer 10 X P X P X P = W ?
    Solve \binom{5}{3}p^3(1-p)^2=\frac{144}{625} for p.
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    Re: Probability

    Thanks!!!
    Now I understand.
    I didn't think of multiplying the cases for tails.
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