Suppose a basketball player is an excellent free throw shooter and makes 94% of his free throws (i.e., he has a 94% chance of making a single free throw). Assume that free throw shots are
Independent of one another. Find the probability that the player will make three consecutive free
Throws.
A)0.8306
B)0.1694
C)0.9998
D)0.0002

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The probability of making three consecutive free throws, given each has a 94% chance, is calculated by multiplying the probabilities: 0.94 * 0.94 * 0.94 = 0.8306.

Suppose a Basketball Player Is an Excellent Free Throw Shooter