The probability of India winning a test match against West Indies is 1/2. Assuming…
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The probability of India winning a test match against West Indies is 1/2. Assuming independence from match to match the probability that in a 5 match series India’s second win occurs at third test is
- 1/8
- 1/4
- 1/2
- 2/3 .
Answer
(B) 1/4
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