They are independent events. Multiply the probabilities
prob making=.8 probab missin=.2
a. mass all three: .2*.2*.2
misstwo, make last: .2*.2*.8
Every time Jim shoots a free throw in basketball, he has an 80% chance of making the shot. He is given 3 free throws. Find the probability of each event.
a) misses all 3 shots
b) misses the first two shots and makes the third.
Can someone please explain to me how to get the answer? Thank you
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