Math Problem Statement
A random experiment consist of tossing a fair coin two time. What is the sample space?
Question 6Answer
a.
{HH, TT, HT, HT}
b.
{HH, HT, TH, TT}
c.
{HH, HT, TT}
d.
{HT, TH}
Solution
When you toss a fair coin two times, each toss has two possible outcomes: heads (H) or tails (T). The sample space includes all possible combinations of outcomes for the two tosses.
Possible Outcomes:
- First toss: Heads (H), Second toss: Heads (H) — Result: HH
- First toss: Heads (H), Second toss: Tails (T) — Result: HT
- First toss: Tails (T), Second toss: Heads (H) — Result: TH
- First toss: Tails (T), Second toss: Tails (T) — Result: TT
Sample Space:
Answer:
The correct answer is b. {HH, HT, TH, TT}.
Would you like more details or have any other questions?
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Tip: Always ensure you list all possible outcomes in a sample space to avoid missing any potential event!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability Theory
Formulas
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Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9