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The likelihood that Han makes a free throw in basketball is 60%. The likelihood that he makes a 3-point shot is 0.345. Which event is more likely, Han making a free throw or making a 3-point shot? Explain your reasoning.

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Answer: 81% of free throws

Explanation:

User Jake Edwards
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Answer:

-The event of a free throw. It has the higher probability of the two events.

Explanation:

-We convert the likelihood of a free throw into a decimal probability to compare:


60\%=(60)/(100)\\\\\\=0.6

#We then compare this probability to the probability of a 3-pointer:


0.6>0.345\\\\

Hence, the event of a a free- throw is more likely since it has a high probability that the event of a 3-pointer(0.6>0.345)

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