Combining probabilities

  • Snooker
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    Snooker

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    A player has probability 0.4 of winning a single game. What is his probability of winning a 'best of 15 games' tournament?

  • Dicey Decisions
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    Dicey Decisions

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Can you devise a fair scoring system when dice land edge-up or corner-up?

  • Taking Chances Extended
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    Taking Chances Extended

    This article, for students and teachers, is mainly about probability, the mathematical way of looking at random chance.

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