In a basketball contest, players must make 10 free throws.

In a basketball contest, players must make 10 free throws. Assuming that Shmill O'Real has a 90% chance of making each of his shots, how likely is it that he will make all of his 10 shots in the contest?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

(9/10)^10

Steps/Work

Probability of making to each of 10 shots = (9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10)*(9/10) = (9/10)^10
Answer: Option A