The probability distribution for the number of goals the Lions soccer team makes per game is given below. $$\begin{array} { c c }
\text { Number of Goals } & \text { Probability } \
\hline 0 & 0.05 \
1 & 0.15 \
2 & 0.35 \
3 & 0.30 \
4 & 0.15
\end{array}$$
What is the probability that in a given game the Lions will score less than 3 goals?
A) .85
B) .55
C) .45
D) .80

Question

The probability distribution for the number of goals the Lions soccer team makes per game is given below.   $$\begin{array} { c c } 
\text { Number of Goals } & \text { Probability } \
\hline 0 & 0.05 \
1 & 0.15 \
2 & 0.35 \
3 & 0.30 \
4 & 0.15
\end{array}$$  
What is the probability that in a given game the Lions will score less than 3 goals?
A) .85
B)  .55
C)  .45
D)  .80

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of scoring less than 3 goals is the sum of the probabilities of scoring 0, 1, or 2 goals: 0.05 + 0.15 + 0.35 = 0.55.

The Probability Distribution for the Number of Goals the Lions