Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Probability and Probability Models - Exercises - Page 486: 94

Answer

Maria was lucky, but apparently she is not logically reasoning.

Work Step by Step

The probability of winning four in a row is very small, assuming that the house does not create easy games for people to make easy money. So, the probability of winning another time is not so high as she believes.
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