SOLUTION: What is the probability of obtaining at least one tail when a coin is flipped six times? (Enter the probability as a fraction.)
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Question 871246: What is the probability of obtaining at least one tail when a coin is flipped six times? (Enter the probability as a fraction.)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
p = .5, n = 6
P(at least one tail) = 1- P(no tails) = 1- (1/2)^6 = 1 - 1/64 = 63/64
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