WNBA basketball player Cynthia Cooper scores on 87% of her free throws.  What is the expected waiting time before she misses the basket on a free throw?   a)0.15   b)9   c)0.11   d)6.69

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WNBA basketball player Cynthia Cooper scores on 87% of her free throws.  What is the expected waiting time before she misses the basket on a free throw?
 
a)0.15
 
b)9
 
c)0.11
 
d)6.69
 

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