Question

To win a prize in a game, a player must throw a ball into a

basket or kick a ball through a goal.
The probability that the player will throw the ball into the
basket is 0.30.
The probability that the player will kick the ball through
the goal is 0.20.
The probability that the player will throw the ball into a
basket and kick the ball through the goal is 0.06.
What is the probability that the player will either throw the ball into
the basket or kick the ball through the goal, but not both?
B. 0.44
A. 0.04
D. 0.56
C. 0.50

Answer 1

B.0.44

Explanation:

0.3+0.2=0.5 that is the probability that the player will either throw the ball into

the basket or kick the ball through the goal

0.5-0.06=0.44

0.06 is the probability of the player doing both, but the question said not both so just minus it and there comes your answer.

Answer 2

0.50

Explanation:

0.30 + 0.20 = 0.50

(That answer feels almost too easy so I am not positive. I would wait for other answers to come in before submitting for your quiz/homework)