SOLUTION: If the probability of hitting a target by one shot is 0.5, then the probability that out of five shots, three will hit the target is

SOLUTION: If the probability of hitting a target by one shot is 0.5, then the probability that out of five shots, three will hit the target is

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Question 1176966: If the probability of hitting a target by one shot is 0.5, then the probability that out of five shots, three will hit the target is
Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    P =  =  = 0.3125 = 31.25%.  ANSWER

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