Three Coins Three coins are tossed.
a)Determine the number of points in the sample space.
b)Construct a tree diagram and list the sample space.Determine the probability that
c)no heads are tossed.
d)exactly one head is tossed.
e)three heads are tossed.

Question

Three Coins Three coins are tossed.
a)Determine the number of points in the sample space.
b)Construct a tree diagram and list the sample space.Determine the probability that
c)no heads are tossed.
d)exactly one head is tossed.
e)three heads are tossed.

anonymous · Answer

I really need help.

anonymous · Answer

I feel dumb that I dont know how to do this and I am in college Math. But my professor doesnt know how to teach and I dont have a book because its online schooling.

raden · Answer

if there are n coins, then the sample space is : 2^3

raden · Answer

n=3

anonymous · Answer

so a) is n=3?

raden · Answer

no, 2^3 = 2x2x2 = 8

raden · Answer

oh sorri, im not really look ur statement...
right, n=3..
so, the number sample space is 2^3 =8

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

There are 2^3 = 2*2*2 = 8 ways to toss 3 coins and they are...

HHH
HHT
HTH
HTT

THH
THT
TTH
TTT

So there are 8 points in the sample space

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

The tree will look something like this

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

It's a bit ugly, but hopefully you get the idea

anonymous · Answer

Yes thank you!

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

ok that's great

raden · Answer

can u solve the question c, d, and e, @JCBenesch?