Answer
μ = 5.4. It means that we can expect the Stanley Cup playoff to require on average 5.4 games.
Work Step by Step
μ = ∑x. P(x) = 4 x 20/72 + 5 x 17/72 + 6 x 19/72 + 7 x 16/72
= 1.1111 + 1.1806 + 1.5833 + 1.5555
= 5.4306
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