Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 14 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the probability of flipping a coin once and getting heads if you have gotten 5 tails in a row before that?

OpenStudy (kropot72):

If the coin is fair, the probability of getting heads on each toss is 1/2.

OpenStudy (mrnood):

the key point about this question is that each toss is INDEPENDENT of any past sequence. Therefore the probability is 0.5 for every toss.

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!