Problem Solving Competition

Second Problem

A sports team wins 28% of their games on the road. Before an 8 game road trip, the teams head coach is told that he must win at least 4 of the 8 games in order to keep his job. What is the probability that the coach will keep his job? (Answer to 4 decimal places).


Note: you must give your answer and explain how you found it. Answers without reasons will receive 0 points.

Solutions will be accepted till 5 PM Friday, October 14. You can give your solution either to Dominique Banner or to Maria Nogin (PB 341; slip your paper under the door if no one is in).

Please write on your paper:


Questions? Email Dominique Banner at dbanner@csufresno.edu