What is the probability that when a coin is flipped six times in a row, it lands heads up every time?
Mathematics · College · Mon Jan 18 2021
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Formula :
Probability = favorable outcome/Total outcome
We know, when a coin is flipped there are two possible outcomes - Head and tails
So, probability of head when a coin is flipped once = 1/2
Now, probability (when a coin is flipped 6 times) = 1/ 2 × 1/ 2 × 1/ 2 × 1/ 2 × 1/ 2 × 1/ 2
= 1/64 or 0.015625
Thus, probability of getting head 6 times in a row is 1/64 or 0.015625