SOLUTION: A fair coin is tossed 9 times .Find the probability that it shows heads:- 1.exactly 5 times . 2. In first 4 toses and in last 5 toses.

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Question 773055: A fair coin is tossed 9 times .Find the probability that it shows heads:-
1.exactly 5 times .
2. In first 4 toses and in last 5 toses.

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A fair coin is tossed 9 times .Find the probability that it shows heads:-
1.exactly 5 times .
2. In first 4 toses and in last 5 toses.
1)
(9C5)(1/2)^5(1/2)^4 = 0.246
2) Can you clarify this question ?


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