Two boys A & B throw a ball at a target. Suppose that the probability that boy A will hit the target on any throw is 1/3 and the probability that boy by will hit the target on any throw is 1/4. Suppose also that boy A throws first and the two boys take turns throwing. Determine the probability that the target will be hit for the first time on the third throw by boy A.
Two boys A & B throw a ball at a target. Suppose that the probability that boy A will hit the target on any throw is 1/3 and the probability that boy by will hit the target on any throw is 1/4. Suppose also that boy A throws first and the two boys take turns throwing. Determine the probability that the target will be hit for the first time on the third throw by boy A.
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Chapter11: Data Analysis And Probability
Section11.6: Permutations
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Two boys A & B throw a ball at a target. Suppose that the probability that boy A will hit the target on any throw is 1/3 and the probability that boy by will hit the target on any throw is 1/4. Suppose also that boy A throws first and the two boys take turns throwing. Determine the probability that the target will be hit for the first time on the third throw by boy A.
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