Asked by Vesphy

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
My answer is 1/4 although I think it might be 1/2?
Answered by scott
i think you are correct ... try drawing (listing) the sample space ... only four possibilities
Answered by Vesphy
Alright thanks
Answered by Reiny
It is 1/4
The order is specified, so it must be HT

Sample space:
HH
HT <----- ours
TH
TT
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