(P4.67)- Kobe and Lamar Two stars of the LA Lakers are very different when it comes to making free throws. ESPN.com reports that Kobe Bryant makes 85% of his free throw shots while Lamar Odum makes 62% of his free throws.5 Assume that the free throws are independent and that each player shoots two free throws during a team practice.
a. What is the probability that Kobe makes both of his free throws?
b. What is the probability that Lamar makes exactly one of his two free throws?
c. What is the probability that Kobe makes both of his free throws and Lamar makes neither of his?
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