A basketball player hits three-point shots 46% of the time. If she takes 4 shots during a game, what is the probability that she misses the first shot and hits the last three shots?
A)4.5%
B)5.3%
C)52.6%
D)44.8%

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The probability of missing the first shot is 54% (1 - 0.46), and the probability of hitting each of the last three shots is 46%. The combined probability is 0.54 * 0.46 * 0.46 * 0.46 = 0.053, or 5.3%.

A Basketball Player Hits Three-Point Shots 46% of the Time