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document.write( "In terms of probabilities\r\n" );
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document.write( "      P(at least 1 head when a single coin is tossed 6 times) = \r\n" );
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document.write( "    = 1 - P(no head when a single coin is tossed 6 times) = 1 -  = 1 -  = .\r\n" );
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document.write( "Hence, in terms of odds, the odds in favor of obtaining at least 1 head when a single coin \r\n" );
document.write( "is tossed 6 times are 63 against 1.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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