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During the 2014 season, the Kansas City Royals won 55% of their games. Assuming that the...

During the 2014 season, the Kansas City Royals won 55% of their games. Assuming that the outcomes of the games are independent and that the percentage of wins will be the same, explain

  1. What is the probability that the Royals will win two games in a row?
  2. What is the probability that the Royals will win seven games in a row?
  3. What is the probability that the Royals will lose at least one of their next seven games?
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