document.write( "Question 409456: If Brian makes 65% of his free throws, what is the probability that he will make 3 out of the 5 \n" ); document.write( "

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document.write( "If Brian makes 65% of his free throws, 
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document.write( "what is the probability that he will make 3 out of the 5
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document.write( "Note: The probability of x successes in n trials is: 
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document.write( "P = nCx*  where p and q are the probabilities of success and failure respectively. 
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document.write( "In this case p= .65 & q = .35
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document.write( "nCx =  = 5*4*3/2*3 = 10
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document.write( " P( making 3 out of 5) = 10(.65)^3(.35)^2 = .3364 \n" );
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