Question

pedro has determined that the probability his shot will score in a lacrosse game is 0.30.
what is the probability that he will score on two consecutive shots?

0.09
0.15
0.30
0.60

Explanation:

Identify the probability of a single event

Using the Independent Events knowledge point

$$ P(\text{Score}) = 0.30 $$

Apply the multiplication rule for independent events

Using the Probability Multiplication Rule knowledge point

$$ P(\text{Score on Shot 1 and Score on Shot 2}) = P(\text{Score}) \times P(\text{Score}) = 0.30 \times 0.30 = 0.09 $$

Answer:

• (A) 0.09 (Correct answer)
• (B) 0.15
• (C) 0.30
• (D) 0.60