SOLUTION: During the 2002 soccer season, Maren Meinert of the Boston Breakers made approximately 2 goal points for every 5 of her shots on goal. What is the probability that Maren Meinert wo

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Question 646121: During the 2002 soccer season, Maren Meinert of the Boston Breakers made approximately 2 goal points for every 5 of her shots on goal. What is the probability that Maren Meinert would make 2 goal points on two shots in a row during the 2002 season?
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During the 2002 soccer season, Maren Meinert of the Boston Breakers made approximately 2 goal points for every 5 of her shots on goal. What is the probability that Maren Meinert would make 2 goal points on two shots in a row during the 2002 season?
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Binomial Problem with n = 2 and P(goal) = 2/5
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P(2 goals) = (2/5)^2 = 4/25
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Stan H.
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