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Precalculus (2018 edition)

Course: Precalculus (2018 edition) > Unit 6

Lesson 4: Compound probability of independent events using the multiplication rule
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Precalculus (2018 edition)
Probability and combinatorics
Compound probability of independent events using the multiplication rule
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Independent probability

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Problem

Chris Paul is shooting free throws. Making or missing free throws doesn't change the probability that he will make his next one, and he makes his free throws 88% of the time.
What is the probability of Chris Paul making all of his next 9 free throw attempts?
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