Two stars of the LA Lakers were very different when it comes to making free throws. ESPN.com reported that Kobe Bryant used to make 85% of his free-throw shots, while Lamar Odum made 62% of his free throws. Assume that the free throws are independent and that each player shoots two free throws during a team practice. What is the probability that Kobe made both of his free throws and Lamar made either one of those?

Two stars of the LA Lakers were very different when it comes to making free throws. ESPN.com reported that Kobe Bryant used to make 85% of his free-throw shots, while Lamar Odum made 62% of his free throws. Assume that the free throws are independent and that each player shoots two free throws during a team practice. What is the probability that Kobe made both of his free throws and Lamar made either one of those?

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

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