The Cardinals have a 0.44 probability of getting to the World Series. If the Cardinals are their opponent, the Braves' probability of winning the World Series is only 0.12. But if the Cardinals are not their opponent, the Braves’ probability of winning the World Series is then 0.40. What do you calculate as the probability that the Braves beat the Cardinals to earn a World Series title?

The Cardinals have a 0.44 probability of getting to the World Series. If the Cardinals are their opponent, the Braves' probability of winning the World Series is only 0.12. But if the Cardinals are not their opponent, the Braves’ probability of winning the World Series is then 0.40. What do you calculate as the probability that the Braves beat the Cardinals to earn a World Series title?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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