Question

Tim Duncan is shooting free throws. Making or missing free throws doesn't change the probability that he will make his next one, and he makes his free throws 72% of the time.

What is the probability of Tim Duncan making all of his next 8 free throw attempts?
(a) 0.72⁸
(b) 8. 0.72
(c) 8 . (1 – 0.72)
(d) (1 – 0.72) ⁸

Answer 1

The probability of Tim Duncan making all of his next 8 free throw attempts can be calculated by multiplying the probability of making a single free throw (0.72) by itself 8 times.

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability of Tim Duncan making all of his next 8 free throw attempts can be calculated by multiplying the probability of making a single free throw (0.72) by itself 8 times. This is because the probability of making each free throw is independent and does not change based on previous outcomes. Therefore, the correct answer is (a) 0.72²⁸.