Question

Jake has a 34% batting average. If Jake gets up to bat 10 times in one game, what is the BEST estimate of how many times he will hit the ball?

Answer 1

Approximately 3 times, Jake will be able to hit the ball in a game of 10 balls

Explanation:

Batting average determine the % share of time the bat hit the ball.

Jake's probability of hitting a ball = 0.34

Jake plays 10 games.

Probability of hitting a ball in a game is

10 * 0.34 = 3.4

Approximately 3 times, Jake will be able to hit the ball in a game of 10 balls