SOLUTION: Hey guys, can someone please explain this to me? Thanks in advance When Jane throws a piece of paper in the bin, the probability the piece of paper lands in the bin is 0.6. (a)

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Question 450402: Hey guys, can someone please explain this to me? Thanks in advance
When Jane throws a piece of paper in the bin, the probability the piece of paper lands in the bin is 0.6.
(a) What is the probability Jane misses the bin when throwing a piece of paper?
(b) If she throws 2 pieces of paper in succession, what is the probability they both miss the bin?
(c) If she throws 2 pieces of paper in succession, what is the probability that one lands in the bin and one misses the bin (in either order)?

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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a).4
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b).4^2=.16
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c)2(.6*.4)=.48
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Ed