SOLUTION: A coin is tossed n times where n>1. Find the probability of obtaining n tails.
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Question 1003560: A coin is tossed n times where n>1. Find the probability of obtaining n tails.
Thank you! Please explain why!
Answer by richard1234(7193) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Probability of tails for 1 flip = 1/2 (assuming coin is fair)
Probability of n tails = (1/2)^n
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