In a different game, the probability of correctly guessing which of 5 boxes contains a tennis ball is 1/5. About how many winners would be expected if 60 contestants play the game?

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Jesse Scherer asked Jan 11, 2022

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In a different game, the probability of correctly guessing which of 5 boxes contains a tennis ball is 1/5. About how many winners would be expected if 60 contestants play the game?

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The answer would be 12

60/5 = 12

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