Question
If two coins are tossed, what is the probability that the first coin will show heads and the second coin will show tails?
a. 1/2
b. 1/4
c. 1/8
d. 1/16
a. 1/2
b. 1/4
c. 1/8
d. 1/16
Answers
Ms. Sue
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MathMate
Assuming fair coins.
The "first" coin has a probability of 1/2 showing heads, and the "second" has a probability of 1/2 showing tails.
Since the two events are independent, the joint probability (i.e. both are successful) is the product of the individual probabilities.
Hope this helps you find the probability required.
The "first" coin has a probability of 1/2 showing heads, and the "second" has a probability of 1/2 showing tails.
Since the two events are independent, the joint probability (i.e. both are successful) is the product of the individual probabilities.
Hope this helps you find the probability required.
Answer finder
It’s 1/2 it’s half on half you have a chance at getting both
cool baby
It's 1/2 best of luck and have a great day btw.