document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1138111>Question 1138111</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> A​ penny, a​ nickel, a​ dime, and a quarter are tossed.  What is the probability of obtaining four tails on the​ tosses? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "As a fraction, that probability is 1/16 because:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2)*(1/2) = 1/(2*2*2*2) = 1/16<BR>\n" );
document.write( "The four copies of \"1/2\" correspond to the probabilities of landing on tails for each individual coin. The multiplication of these \"1/2\" terms is only possible due to the fact each coin is indepedent of the other three. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "If you want to convert to decimal form, then use your calculator to find that 1/16 = 0.0625 which converts to 6.25%<BR>\n" );
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