A fair coin is flipped twice. What is the probability of showing heads on both flips?

Joelnet asked Oct 26, 2023

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Answer:

0.25 or 1/4

Explanation:

P(coin is flipped as head) = 0.5 or 1/2 (one of 2 sides)

P(coin is flipped as head twice) = P(coin is flipped as head) x P(coin is flipped as head)

= 0.5 x 0.5

= 0.25 or 1/4

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