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PS · Problem Solving
505-555
Probability
In a diving event, each participant has a 25% probability of executing a flawless dive. Only the first flawless dive in the event will earn a perfect score, while any subsequent dives will not. If Lisa is the fourth participant to dive, what is her probability of achieving a perfect score?
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1/4
B
1/12
C
5/36
D
27/256
E
61/256
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ChrisFeb 22, 2024
thank you very much!
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505-555
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