SOLUTION: If the probability of hitting a target on a single shot is 0.8, what is the probability that in 4 shots you will hit the target two times?

Question 813311: If the probability of hitting a target on a single shot is 0.8, what is the probability that in 4 shots you will hit the target two times?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

Note: The probability of x successes in n trials is: 

P = nCx*  where p and q are the probabilities of success and failure respectively. 

In this case p= .8  & q = .2

nCx = 

P(2 out of 4) =  = .1536 

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