When carlos shoots a basketball, the probability that he will make a basket is 0.4. when brad shoots, the probability of a basket is 0.6. what is the probability that at least one basket is made if carlos and brad take one shot each?

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Cannon Livingston

21 March, 20:14

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Giovanna Parker · Answer 1

P (Carlos) = 0.4, P (Carlos missing) = 0.6

P (Brad) = 0.6, P (Brad missing) = 0.4

P (at least one) = 1 - P (none) = 1 - 0.6*0.4 = 1-0.24 = 0.76