Independent trials, each resulting in success with probability p, are performed. (a) Find the expected number of

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Independent trials, each resulting in success with probability p, are performed.

(a) Find the expected number of trials needed for there to have been both at least n successes and at least m failures.

Hint: Is it useful to know the result of the first n+ m trials?

(b) Find the expected number of trials needed for there to have been either at least n successes or at least m failures.

Hint: Make use of the result from part (a).

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