One hit out of two throws

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A basketball player has two free throws. In the first throw, the probability of having a hit is 0.5. In the second throw, the probability of a hit depends on the outcome of the first throw in the following way:

  • If she got a hit in the first throw, the probability of a hit in the second throw is 1
  • If she got a miss in the first throw, the probability of a hit in the second throw is 0.5

What is the probability that he/she gets exactly one hit out of two throws? Express your answer as a number between 0 and 1, with 2 digits.

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