Suppose the probability that a basketball player hits a basket on a free throw is 0.91, and that the throws are independent. Consider that the player continues through rolls until he makes a mistake. What is the probability that on his 5th or 3rd free throw does he make the first mistake?

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Suppose the probability that a basketball player hits a basket
on a free throw is 0.91, and that the throws are independent. Consider that the player continues through rolls until he makes a mistake. What is the probability that on his 5th or 3rd free throw does he make the first mistake?

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