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)
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