* 21. In each of a set of games, it is 2 to 1 in favour of the winnerof the previous game; what is the chance that the player who wins the first(K.U.B. Com., April 1999)game shall win at least three of the next four ganes.

The odds in favor to win the game is 2 to 1. Thus, the probability of winning the game is 2/(2 + 1)…

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21. In each of a set of games, it is 2 to 1 in favour of the winner of the previous game; what is the chance that the player who wins the first game shall win at least three of the next four gam:es. (K.U.B. Com., April 1999)