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Free Throw Enigma
What we know:
A "bonus" free throw means that if you get the first one in, you get a second free throw. Each free throw that she makes is awarded one point. Rachel's team is one point behind and she has just been awarded a "bonus" free throw. Rachel is a 60% free throw shooter.
Enigma: What is the probability that Rachel will send the game into overtime?
Solution: 24% She has to make one and only one shot.
That probability is 60%
Then she needs to miss the other one: 40%
Multiply .4 * .6 * 100 = 24%
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