Problem Solving Using Theoretical Probabilities Practice

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Freia flips a penny three times. How likely is it that on the third flip, the coin will land on heads? Give the answer as a fraction in the simplest form.(1 point)

Answer 1

The outcome of each flip of a coin is independent of the previous flips. Therefore, the probability of landing on heads on any single flip of a fair coin is always \( \frac{1}{2} \).

So, for the third flip, the probability that the coin will land on heads is:

\[ \frac{1}{2} \]

This fraction is already in its simplest form.