Question

the experimental probability that a kicker will make a field goal is 90%. What is the Probability that the kicker will make his next 2 attempted field goals?

Answer 1

.9*.9 = .81

Answer 2

A football player’s probability of making a field goal from inside the 45 yd line is 0.75. A player attempts 2 field goals in a game within this distance. If X is the number of field goals made, find the probability the player made 0, 1, or 2 field goals.  (a)  Draw a tree diagram showing the possibilities for each outcome. (b)  Create the binomial distribution table for P(X).

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