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uppose that a particular nba player makes of his free throws. assume that late in a basketball game, this player is fouled and is awarded two free throws. a. what is the probability that he will make both free throws? (to 4 decimals) b. what is the probability that he will make at least one free throw? (to 4 decimals)

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Answer:

a. 0.81

b. 0.81

Explanation:

Let's assume that the player makes x% of his free throws. Then, the probability that he will make both free throws is (x/100)^2, and he will make at least one free throw is 1 - (1 - x/100)^2.

So if he makes 90% of his free throws, then:

a. The probability that he will make both free throws is (90/100)^2 = 0.81.

b. The probability that he will make at least one free throw is 1 - (1 - 90/100)^2 = 1 - (1 - 0.9)^2 = 1 - 0.19 = 0.81.

The answers to the questions rounded to 4 decimal places are:

a. 0.81

b. 0.81