Probability of getting four hits in a particular game

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Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins had the highest batting average in the 2009 Major League Baseball season. His average was .461. So assume the probability of getting a hit is .461 for each time he batted. In a particular game, assume he batted four times.

a) What is the probability of getting four hits in a particular game? (Round your answer to 3 decimal places.)

b) What is the probability of not getting any hits in a game?

c) What is the probability of getting at least one hit?

Please explain your answer.

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