Teresa, a Star Player in Women's College Softball, Is Participating

question 86

Multiple Choice

Teresa, a star player in women's college softball, is participating in a home run contest. If the probability she will hit a home run on any pitch is 0.65 what is the probability that out of 10 tries, at least 7 will be home runs?

• A) 0.5139
• B) 0.0260
• C) 0.0719
• D) 0.6496

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