SOLUTION: On a certain biased coin, heads is twice as likely as tails. That is, P(H) = 2/3. What is the expected number of heads in 900 tosses?

SOLUTION: On a certain biased coin, heads is twice as likely as tails. That is, P(H) = 2/3. What is the expected number of heads in 900 tosses?

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Question 595885: On a certain biased coin, heads is twice as likely as tails. That is, P(H) = 2/3.
What is the expected number of heads in 900 tosses?
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
600 heads (since 2/3 = 600/900)
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