A football quarterback has 2 more chances to throw a touchdown before his team is forced to punt the ball. He misses the receiver on the first throw 30% of the time. When his first throw is incomplete, he misses the receiver on the second throw 10% of the time. What is the probability of not throwing the ball to a receiver on either throw?

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Autumn Ballard

8 January, 19:07

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Isaias · Answer 1

Required probability is P (misses the 1st throw AND misses the second throw) = 30% x 10% = 0.3 x 0.1 = 0.03 = 3%