Introduction to Probability

AP Statistics· difficulty 3/5

A free-throw shooter makes 80% of attempts. She takes 3 independent shots.

0.8 Make 0.2 Miss M m M m 3 shots, p=0.8

What is the probability she makes at least one?

  • A

    0.512

  • B

    0.008

  • C

    0.800

  • D

    0.992

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Explanation

P(at least one) = 1 - P(none) = 1 - 0.2^3 = 1 - 0.008 = 0.992.

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