SOLUTION: a coin is tossed 1000 times. what is the probability that the 785th toss is heads.

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Question 218206: a coin is tossed 1000 times. what is the probability that the 785th toss is heads.
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, stanbon:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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It's 1 out of 2, or 50%. The same as every toss.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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a coin is tossed 1000 times. what is the probability that the 785th toss is heads.
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Ans: 1/2
It's 1/2 every time you toss the coin.
Cheers,
Stan H.