SOLUTION: What is the probability that three tails do not come up on a throw of three dimes?
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Question 416882: What is the probability that three tails do not come up on a throw of three dimes?
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
probability of getting three tails on a throw of three dimes P(A)= 1/2 * 1/2 *1/2
=1/8
probability of not getting 3 tails = P'(A) = 1 - 1/8 = 7/8
it is 7/8
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