Find the probability
-A basketball player hits three-point shots 42% of the time. If she takes 4 shots during a game, what Is the probability that she hits all 4 shots? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent when necessary.
A) 10.5%
B) 42%
C) 84%
D) 3.1%

Question

Find the probability
-A basketball player hits three-point shots 42% of the time. If she takes 4 shots during a game, what Is the probability that she hits all 4 shots? Round to the nearest tenth of a percent when necessary.
A) 10.5%
B) 42%
C) 84%
D) 3.1%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of hitting all 4 shots is $0.42^4 = 0.031104$, which is approximately 3.1%.

Find the Probability -A Basketball Player Hits Three-Point Shots 42% of the Time