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OpenStudy (anonymous):

12. The probability of a certain hockey player making a goal after hitting a slap shot is 1/5. How many successful slap shots would you expect her to make after 120 attempts? A. 5 B. 20 C. 24 D. 60

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

Each attempt has no influence on any other attempt, so they are independent. Multiply the probability of a goal on one attempt by the number of attempts.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

IS it 24?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

120/5=24

OpenStudy (whpalmer4):

Yes, that is correct.

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