a basketball player made 28 of the 54 three- point shots she took in 5 games. a) how many shots will she make in her next game if she attempts 8 three- point shots? b) how many shots will she make this season if she attempts 880 three-point shots this season? c) what assumptions must u make for your answer to be accurate?

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sandra · Answer

hello! ok so this is a bit different - they give you the probability of her making a shot - 28/54

sandra · Answer

can you get a and b given that?

anonymous · Answer

soo what would be a?

anonymous · Answer

is it like 28/54*8?

anonymous · Answer

comon help mee?

sandra · Answer

yes!

sandra · Answer

you got it

sandra · Answer

and for (c) - you're making a big assumption - that she always makes 25/54 three point shots

sandra · Answer

could be she had a great first five games

anonymous · Answer

what is b?

anonymous · Answer

well i guess she answered it lol!

anonymous · Answer

for a i got 4.1 whats b?>

anonymous · Answer

b

anonymous · Answer

28/54*880?

anonymous · Answer

ok what did yyou do to get a so i know

anonymous · Answer

i know sandra writt but i need to know whats going on

sandra · Answer

so for (b), you could actually get more complicated if you want

sandra · Answer

because AFTER the second game, you know more about the probability of her making a shot

sandra · Answer

after the second game, she's attempted 8 more shots

anonymous · Answer

god your fast

anonymous · Answer

so what i said was right ?? for b?

sandra · Answer

well, I think that's what they're asking for

sandra · Answer

and yes, in that context you are correct

anonymous · Answer

Yessssssss :D