Joel scores in 80% of his games. His team is starting the playoffs, and if they make it to the state championship, they will have played 5 games. Joel wants to determine the probability that he scores in 4 of the 5 games.
Which simulation design has an appropriate device and a correct trial?
A) Roll a die letting 1 represent Joel scoring and 2-6 represent Joel not scoring. Roll the die four times.
B) Roll a die letting 1 represent Joel scoring and 2-6 represent Joel not scoring. Roll the die five times.
C) Using a table of random digits select a digit between 0 and 9. Let 0-7 represent Joel scoring and 8-9 represent Joel not scoring. Select four digits.
D) Using a table of random digits select a digit between 0 and 9. Let 0-7 represent Joel scoring and 8-9 represent Joel not scoring. Select five digits.
B?
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