SOLUTION: Find the (theoretical) probability of the given event, assuming that the coins are distinguishable and fair, and that what is observed are the faces uppermost.
Six coins are tosse
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Question 380034: Find the (theoretical) probability of the given event, assuming that the coins are distinguishable and fair, and that what is observed are the faces uppermost.
Six coins are tossed; the result is at most one head.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the (theoretical) probability of the given event, assuming that the coins are distinguishable and fair, and that what is observed are the faces uppermost.
Six coins are tossed; the result is at most one head.
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Binomial Problem:
n = 6 and p = 1/2
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P(0<= x <=1) = 6C0(1/2)^0(1/2)^6 + 6C1(1/2)^1(1/2)^5
= (1/2)^6 + 6(1/2)^6
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= 7(1/2)^6
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= 7/64
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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