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A basketball player gets 2 free-throw shots when she is fouled by a player on the opposing team. She misses the first shot 40% of the time. When she misses the first shot, she misses the second shot 5% of the time. What is the probability of missing both free-throw shots?

User Thisiate
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Answer:


0.2 %

Explanation:

Chance of missing the first shot is
0.4\\

Chance of missing the second shot, when the first shot is missed is
0.05\\

The probability of missing both free-throw shots


= (0.4) (0.05)\\= 0.002\\= 0.2 %

User Anthony Rossi
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This can easily be answered. Justg use the next formula like this:
0.4*0.05 = 0.02
So the probability would be of 2% of both shots
Hpe this is very useful
User SamK
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