What Are the Odds of Losing Multiple Times in a Row?

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In summary, probability is a measure of the likelihood of an event occurring, ranging from 0 (impossibility) to 1 (certainty). It is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. There is a difference between theoretical and experimental probability, with the former being based on mathematical calculations and the latter on actual data. Probability is used in various aspects of daily life, such as weather forecasting, risk assessment, and decision making. It cannot be greater than 1, as this would mean the event is certain to occur.
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What is the probability? Help...

If i have a standard 80% chance of wining and 20% chance of losing
than what is the chance of me losing 5 times in a row 10 times in a row
and 20 times in a row.

I would be very grateful if someone can show me how to calculate this on my own.

Thanks
 
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In how many attempts? In 5 attempts, it's just p^5, where p is the chance of winning.
 
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disregardthat said:
In how many attempts? In 5 attempts, it's just p^5, where p is the chance of winning.

Losing, you mean.
 

FAQ: What Are the Odds of Losing Multiple Times in a Row?

1. What is probability?

Probability is a measure of the likelihood of an event occurring. It is a number between 0 and 1, where 0 indicates impossibility and 1 indicates certainty. It is used to quantify uncertainty and help make predictions in various fields such as mathematics, statistics, and science.

2. How is probability calculated?

Probability is calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes. For example, if you toss a coin, the probability of getting heads is 1 out of 2 or 1/2, because there is only one way to get heads out of two possible outcomes (heads or tails).

3. What is the difference between theoretical and experimental probability?

Theoretical probability is based on mathematical calculations and assumes that all outcomes are equally likely. Experimental probability is based on actual data collected through experiments or observations. It may differ from theoretical probability due to chance or other factors.

4. How is probability used in real life?

Probability is used in various aspects of our daily lives, such as weather forecasting, risk assessment, insurance, and gambling. It also helps us make informed decisions by predicting the likelihood of certain events occurring.

5. Can probability be greater than 1?

No, probability cannot be greater than 1. This is because it represents the maximum possible chance of an event occurring, and anything above 1 would mean that the event is certain to happen. Probability of 1 means that the event is certain, while a probability of 0 means it is impossible.

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