The percentage of wins for a football team going into the playoffs was 90% last season. a. What is the probability that the team sweeps (4-0) the initial best-of-7 playoff series? b. What is the probability that the team wins the initial best-of-7 playoff series?

The percentage of wins for a football team going into the playoffs was 90% last season. a. What is the probability that the team sweeps (4-0) the initial best-of-7 playoff series? b. What is the probability that the team wins the initial best-of-7 playoff series?

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