Two chess players compete in a best-of-five match. If Chekmatova has a 60% chance of winning any particular game, what is the likelihood that she will win the match?
This brainteaser was written by Derrick Niederman.
Two chess players compete in a best-of-five match. If Chekmatova has a 60% chance of winning any particular game, what is the likelihood that she will win the match?
This brainteaser was written by Derrick Niederman.
Problem and solution
Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.
Two chess players compete in a best-of-five match. If Chekmatova has a 60% chance of winning any particular game, what is the likelihood that she will win the match?
This brainteaser was written by Derrick Niederman.
Problem and solution
Illuminations works to serve you by increasing access to quality standards-based resources for teaching and learning mathematics, including interactive tools for students and instructional support for teachers.
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