Binomial and Geometric Probabilities

A player on your basketball team makes 68% of his free throws.  You can find the probability that in tonight’s game he will make his first shot on his fourth free throw by using formula p(n)= q^n-1 p.
What is p  ?

• 68
• 0.68
• 0.32
• 1

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

You can apply the binomial probability formula to solve the following problem:
 "A test consists of 20 multiple choice questions with five choices for each question. You GUESS on each and every answer. Find the probability that you have exactly 8 answers correct." 
What is p?

• 8
• 20
• 4/5
• 1/5

Which distribution would you use...?
Lilah flips a coin. What is the chance the coin comes up with the first tails in fewer than 5 flips?

• geometcdf(1/2, 5)
• geometpdf(1/2, 5)
• geometcdf(1/2, 4)
• geometpdf(1/2, 4)

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CCSS.HSS.MD.B.6

CCSS.HSS.MD.B.7

Which distribution would you use...?
What is the probability that I find my first Lance Armstrong card in the 4th box?  Which model?

• geometric
• binomial
• normal

If you want a certain number of successes in a set amount of trials, use the ???? model

• geometric
• binomial
• neither

If you want to know how many trials you will need before your first success, use the ??? model

• Geometric
• Binomial
• neither

What is the probability there are 2 or 3 Type O people at the blood drive?  Use the ____ model.

• geometric
• binomial
• normal

What's the prob a bball player misses for the first time on his 5th shot?  Use ___ model.

• geometric
• binomial
• normal

The probability that Jalen makes a free throw is 75%. What is the probability he makes his first free throw on his third attempt?

• geometcdf(3, 0.75)
• geometpdf(0.75, 3)
• geometpdf(3, 0.75)
• geometcdf(0.75, 3) 

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CCSS.HSS.MD.A.3

The probability that Jalen makes a free throw is 75%. What is the probability he makes 4 of his next 5 attempts?

• binomcdf(4,0.75,5)
• binomcdf(4,0.75, 5)
• binompdf(5, 0.75,4)
• binomcdf(5,0.75, 4)