SOLUTION: A sharpshooter hits a target with probability 0.75. Assuming independence, find the probabilities of getting a hit followed by two misses.

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Question 349831: A sharpshooter hits a target with probability 0.75. Assuming independence, find the probabilities of getting a hit followed by two misses.
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.75*.25*.25=.046875
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Ed

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