In 2015 the Tampa Bay Rays had the following record for the season:

What is the expected number of home games to be won?
A) 32.5
B) 41.48
C) 57
D) 81
E) 97

Question

In 2015 the Tampa Bay Rays had the following record for the season:

What is the expected number of home games to be won?
A) 32.5 
B) 41.48 
C) 57 
D) 81 
E) 97

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The expected number of home games to be won can be calculated by finding the average number of games won at home over the past few seasons. The Tampa Bay Rays won 42 home games in 2015, so this would be a good estimate of the expected number of home games to be won. Choice B (41.48) is closest to this estimate, therefore it is the best choice.

In 2015 the Tampa Bay Rays Had the Following Record