- A4/81
- B8/27
- C11/27
- D16/81
Step-by-Step Solution
The two hits can occur in different pairs of shots, so P(exactly 2 hits) = . Leaving out the count 6 gives 4/81, and 11/27 is the probability of at least two hits.
Answer: B) 8/27
The probability of hitting a target in a single shot is 1/3. Four shots are fired independently. What is the probability that the target is hit exactly twice?
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