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# A fair coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability that

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26 Dec 2018, 01:47
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A fair coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability that the fourth toss would turn a head?

A. $$\frac{1}{5P3}$$

B.$$\frac{1}{5P9}$$

C. $$\frac{1}{2}$$

D. $$\frac{1}{2!}$$

E. $$\frac{1}{2^3}$$

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26 Dec 2018, 02:04
fitzpratik wrote:
A fair coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability that the fourth toss would turn a head?

A. $$\frac{1}{5P3}$$

B.$$\frac{1}{5P9}$$

C. $$\frac{1}{2}$$

D. $$\frac{1}{2!}$$

E. $$\frac{1}{2^3}$$

The probability doesn't chnage its 50% with all turns
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26 Dec 2018, 09:17

Solution

Given:
• A fair coin is tossed 5 times

To find:
• The probability that the fourth toss will be a head

Approach and Working:
We know for the toss of a fair coin,
• Probability of a head = $$\frac{1}{2}$$
• Probability of a tail = $$\frac{1}{2}$$

In case one fair coin is tossed multiple number of times, each of the outcomes are independent of the other outcomes.
Therefore, the probability of getting a head in the fourth toss = $$\frac{1}{2}$$

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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