. a. Does the example above include a discrete random variable or continuous random variables? b. Of the eight games, what is the probability that Ira wins? 4 times, lost 1 and drew 3 times? c. Still from 8 games, what is the probability that Ira wins at least 5 time?

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When Ira plays a game of chess against a computer program, the probability of her winning is 0.6, the probability of losing is 0.1, and 30% of the outcome of the game is a draw. Ira played 8 times. Assume game outcomes are independent of each other. a. Does the example above include a discrete random variable or continuous random variables? b. Of the eight games, what is the probability that Ira wins? 4 times, lost 1 and drew 3 times? c. Still from 8 games, what is the probability that Ira wins at least 5 time? d. Calculate the expected value (mean) of the case!
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