Question

You are playing a game with your friend to see who can make the most baskets from the free-throw line. Each of you has 5 shots at the basket. How many ways are there for you to make exactly 4 shots?

A) 4

B) 5

C) 10

D) 6

Answer 1

B) 5

Explanation:

The given parameters are;

The number of shots at the basket = 5 shots

The number of ways to make exactly 4 shots is given by combination as follows;

The number of ways to shoot exactly 4 shots = ₅C₄ = 5!/(4!×(5 - 4)!) = 5

The number of ways to shoot exactly 4 shots = 5 ways