Question

The next four batters on a baseball team have hitting percentages of 0.400, 0.325, 0.250, and 0.300, respectively. The team currently has two outs. If any player gets an out, the next player or players will not get an opportunity to bat. What is the probability that the fourth player will have an opportunity to bat?

Answer 1

@welshfella

Answer 2

@igreen

Answer 3

@MrNood

Answer 4

I have no idea about the rules of baseball (over here we call it Rounders - and schoolgirls play it)

Does this mean that the first batter has 0.4 chance of NOT hitting 'an out'??

If so - then multiply the percent of NOT 'an out' for each of the next 3 batters

This is the chance that they will all succeed and hence the 4th batter will get his little go

Answer 5

^^ ;-)

Answer 6

once again, i commend you for your superior knowledge, as compared to me with probability.. i.. how you would say.. ABSOLUTELY SUCK AT IT