SOLUTION: The probability that a basketball player makes his free throws is 0.7. What is the probability that in his next 6 free throw attempts, he makes at least two? Assume independence

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Question 1170716: The probability that a basketball player makes his free throws is 0.7. What is the probability that in his next 6 free throw attempts, he makes at least two? Assume independence of the free throw attempts.
Answer by Solver92311(821) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The probability of successes in independent trials where the probability of success on any given trial is is given by:



"At least two" out of six would be:



Or more succinctly put:



Or you could save yourself some arithmetic by realizing that:



So:



In either case, you can do your own arithmetic.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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