SOLUTION: In a test there are 3 multiple choice questions, each with 4 choices. A student randomly guesses the answers to each question. Find the probability that the student gets exactly 1

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Question 1103598: In a test there are 3 multiple choice questions, each with 4 choices. A student randomly guesses the answers to each question. Find the probability that the student gets exactly 1 out of the 3 multiple choice questions correct.
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three ways to get one question right
3(1/4)(3/4)(3/4)=(9/64) The 3/4 is the probability of getting the other two wrong.