Math Problem Statement

A fair coin is tossed 2 times A)write down all the outcome B)f find the robability of 1)2heads2)only tail

Solution

Let's break this down step by step:

A) Write down all the possible outcomes:

When a fair coin is tossed twice, the outcomes can be combinations of heads (H) and tails (T). The total number of outcomes is 22=42^2 = 4.

The possible outcomes are:

  • HH (both heads)
  • HT (first head, second tail)
  • TH (first tail, second head)
  • TT (both tails)

B) Find the probability of:

  1. 2 Heads (HH):

    There is only 1 outcome with 2 heads: HH.

    The probability is: P(2 heads)=number of favorable outcomestotal outcomes=14P(\text{2 heads}) = \frac{\text{number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{total outcomes}} = \frac{1}{4}

  2. Only tails (TT):

    There is only 1 outcome with both tails: TT.

    The probability is: P(only tails)=14P(\text{only tails}) = \frac{1}{4}

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Related Questions:

  1. What is the probability of getting exactly one head?
  2. How many outcomes are possible if the coin is tossed 3 times?
  3. What is the probability of getting at least one head?
  4. How can you calculate the probability of getting no heads at all?
  5. How do probabilities change if the coin is biased?

Tip: The sum of all probabilities for a set of events should always equal 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Probability
Sample Space

Formulas

P(Event) = Number of Favorable Outcomes / Total Outcomes

Theorems

Basic Probability Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7