Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 11 - 11.7 - Probability - 11.7 Exercises - Page 836: 61e

Answer

.075

Work Step by Step

There are 16 red pockets out of a total of 38. Thus, the probability of the ball going into a red pocket is: $$ \frac{16}{38}=.421$$ So, the chance of it going in this pocket three times in a row is: $$(\frac{16}{38})^3=.075$$
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