probability

Question

An NBA player makes a successful free-throw 85% of the time.  Find the probability that he is 
successful exactly 6 times in 7 attempts.  

Answer 1

Hello, thank you for taking the time to post your question!

This question is an example of a binomial distribution, so you’ve been given

n = 7

p = 0.85

and then we’re testing for the probability that x = 6

when I set that up using a binomial calculator I find the underlying probability here to be 0.3960, or 39.60%

I hope that helps you get moving in a better direction on this type of question! Feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions beyond that :)

Answer 2

Heather,

 

This is .85^6*.15..Six shots at .85 and the last at .15.