Assume that there is a 0.15 probability that a basketball playoff series will last four games, a 0.30 probability that it will last five games, a 0.25 probability that it will last six games, and a 0.30 probability that it will last seven games. Is it unusual for a team to win a series in 5 games?
A)Yes
B)No

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Given the probabilities, it is not unusual for a series to last 5 games since there is a 0.30 probability of this happening, which is relatively high and the second most likely outcome based on the provided probabilities.

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