Question 5

Suppose a basketball player has a free throw percentage of 80%, apply a suitable

probability model to compute the probability of making the first free throw at their 4th

attempt.

(5 marks)

Given that the basketball player made 12 throws, and managed to make the shot on

the 2nd, 5th and 9th attempt, what is the estimate of P, the probability of making a

free throw?

(5 marks)

(a)

(b)