Math Problem Statement

A coin is tossed three times, with outcomes listed as TTT, TTH, HTT, THT, HHT, HHH, THH, and HTH. For each event, check the outcomes that are contained in the event, and calculate the probability of the event. The events are: - Event A: No heads on the last two tosses - Event B: A tail on the last toss - Event C: A head on each of the last two tosses

Solution

Let's analyze the events based on the outcomes given:

  1. Event A: No heads on the last two tosses
    This event means that the last two tosses must be tails (TT). The possible outcomes for this event are:

    • TTT and HTT
  2. Event B: A tail on the last toss
    This event means that the final toss must be a tail (T). The possible outcomes for this event are:

    • TTT, HTT, THT, HHT
  3. Event C: A head on each of the last two tosses
    This event requires both of the last two tosses to be heads (HH). The possible outcomes for this event are:

    • THH and HHH

Now let's determine the probabilities. Since there are 8 possible outcomes and each is equally likely, the probability of each outcome is 18\frac{1}{8}.

  • Probability of Event A: 2 outcomes (TTT, HTT) 28=14\Rightarrow \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4}
  • Probability of Event B: 4 outcomes (TTT, HTT, THT, HHT) 48=12\Rightarrow \frac{4}{8} = \frac{1}{2}
  • Probability of Event C: 2 outcomes (THH, HHH) 28=14\Rightarrow \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4}

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Related Questions

  1. What is the probability of getting exactly two heads in three coin tosses?
  2. How would the probabilities change if the coin were biased?
  3. What if the coin was tossed four times—how would Event A change?
  4. How can we calculate the probability of getting at least one head in three tosses?
  5. What is the probability of getting heads in all three tosses?

Tip: In probability problems, always start by identifying the total number of possible outcomes, then match each event's conditions to these outcomes.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Combinatorics

Formulas

Probability formula: P(Event) = Number of favorable outcomes / Total possible outcomes

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12