James is flipping a coin twice. He says the probability that he’ll get tails both times is 1/2. Which of these is true?

A
James is right. The probability that he’ll get tails both times is 1/2.

B
James is wrong. The probability that he’ll get tails both times is 2/1.

C
James is wrong. There is no chance (0%) that he’ll get tails both times.

D
James is wrong. The probability that he’ll get tails both times is 1/4.

3 answers

D
James is wrong. The probability that he’ll get tails both times is 1/4. The probability of getting tails on each flip is 1/2, so the probability of getting tails twice in a row is (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4.
r u sure
Yes, I am sure. The correct answer is D.