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A coin is tossed twice. what is the probability of getting two consecutive tails

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A single coin has Head, H or Tail, T.

If it is tossed twice, possible outcome: HH, or HT or TH or TT

Probability of a H = 1/2, For a T = 1/2

For two consecutive tails = TT

TT = T and T = (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4

Two Consecutive Tails = 1/4
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