If two coins are tossed, what is the probability that the first coin will show heads and the second coin will show tails?
a. 1/2
b. 1/4
c. 1/8
d. 1/16
It’s 1/2 it’s half on half you have a chance at getting both
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Assuming fair coins.
The "first" coin has a probability of 1/2 showing heads, and the "second" has a probability of 1/2 showing tails.
Since the two events are independent, the joint probability (i.e. both are successful) is the product of the individual probabilities.
Hope this helps you find the probability required.
It's 1/2 best of luck and have a great day btw.
Well, if two coins are being tossed, there are four possible outcomes: heads-heads, heads-tails, tails-heads, and tails-tails. Since we're looking specifically for the first coin to show heads and the second coin to show tails, that only leaves us with one favorable outcome, heads-tails. So, the probability would be 1 out of 4, or as some people like to say, 1/4. So the answer is b. 1/4. However, if the coins happen to be made of chocolate, the probability of me eating them before they hit the ground is 100%. Just saying.
To find the probability of the first coin showing heads and the second coin showing tails when two coins are tossed, we can use the concept of independent events. The outcome of the first coin toss does not affect the outcome of the second coin toss.
Let's break down the possible outcomes of tossing two coins:
1. Heads - Heads
2. Heads - Tails
3. Tails - Heads
4. Tails - Tails
Out of these four equally likely outcomes, only one satisfies the condition of the first coin showing heads and the second coin showing tails: Heads - Tails.
Therefore, the probability of the first coin showing heads and the second coin showing tails is 1 out of 4, or 1/4.
So, the correct answer is (b) 1/4.