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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

Joe's batting average is .323. (That is, he averages 0.323 hits per at bat.) What is the probability that he will get three hits in three at-bats? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest hundredth.
Solution
Each of Joe's hits is independent of the others. That is, the probability for one hit does not change depending on whether he hit or missed the previous ball. So, to calculate the probability that he will get three hits in three at-bats, we simply cube to get . Rounded to the nearest hundredth, this gives .
Final answer
0.03