Geometric Distribution

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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The McDonald's Monopoly game has a 1 in 4 chance of winning.  What is the probability your first win is on your third attempt?

• .1406
• .0156
• .2500
• .0352

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Only 4% of people have type AB blood.  What is the probability the first person with AB blood at the blood drive will be the 12th donor?

• .0001
• .0255
• .6382
• .2553

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

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Given 13% of people are left-handed.  What is the probability the first left-handed person will be the sixth person polled?  

• .0564
• .1116
• .0001
• .0648

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True or False: An infinite set of positive numbers can have a sum of 1

• True

• False

Each year there is a 14% chance of a major earthquake on the island of Honshu. What is the probability that the next major earthquake will occur within the next three years?

• 36.4%

• 42.0%

• 58.0%

• 46.7%

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7

Each box of cracker jacks has a 16% probability of containing a prize. Suppose you really want this prize and will keep buying boxes of cracker jacks until you win it.

What is the probability you will have to buy at least three boxes?

• 70.6%

• 29.4%

• 48.0%

• 53.3%

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

It is the beginning of the year, and Jenny is still driving her old car. Each month, the car has a 7% chance of breaking down. If it breaks down, Jenny will buy a new car.

What is the probability she will buy a new car before the end of May?

• 0.2520

• 0.3043

• 0.0140

• 0.6957

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.2

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.7