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Hi gAr,

For the answer in the first post..i just figured that to reach 50% probability, there is a more than 50% probability..like

1/8 is probability to hit, so 7/8 is probability to miss and also to increase chance to 2/8
so 7/8 * 6/8 * 5/8 would be probability to get 4/8.

I solved the following few equations for consecutive hits

1. two consecutive shots 1st and 2nd ->

2. two consecutive shots 2nd and 3rd ->

3.

4. the probability reaches a max here out of the six cases that i tested.

5.

6. the probability has already started falling...needless to put in the sixth case
7. Super Shot :

probability at Super Shot: 7/8 ----- (1)
to reach super shot probability
7/8 * 6/8 * 5/8 * 4/8 * 3/8 * 2/8 ----- (2)

Hence total probability = (1) * (2) = 0.0168

I would be grateful if any loopholes be pointed out..i think there are some..

Thanks in advance!

edit:oh! i forgot the mod sign or was it the absolute sign...sorry
Anyways...

17472

:cool:

Also,
17485

my legitimate turn..:D

17433

17407

17355

hi bob bundy, anonimnystefy

Both your ans are correct.

Thanks all! Posting the problem in a new topic..