The Clippers basketball team are predicted to win 90% of their games during the playoffs.  If this is an accurate statement about their performance, what are the chances they win all three of their next three games?  The probability they win none of them?  The probability they win exactly 1?

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The Clippers basketball team are predicted to win 90% of their games during the playoffs.  If this is an accurate statement about their performance, what are the chances they win all three of their next three games?  The probability they win none of them?  The probability they win exactly 1?

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