Question
In a best-of-two chess match between Player X and Player
Y, the probability that Player X wins a game is (5/9), and the probability that Player Y loses a game is (6/9). What is the probability that the match will result in a tie, meaning both players win one game each?Solution
ATQ, The match will end in a tie if both players win one game each. This can happen in two ways: Player X wins the first game, and Player Y wins the second game. Player Y wins the first game, and Player X wins the second game. Required probability:
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