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Four coins were tossed. Answer questions 21 to 24.

What is the probability that the second coin has a Tail as an outcome?
a) 1/4
b) 1/3
c) 1/8
d) None of these

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Final answer:

The probability of the second coin showing a Tail is 1/2, as it is a fair coin with two possible outcomes, and this event is independent of the other coin tosses. The correct answer to the question as provided is 'None of these'.

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability that the second coin shows a Tail upon being tossed is independent of the outcome of the other coins. Since a coin has two sides and the coin is fair, the probability of getting a Tail or a Head on any given toss is 1/2. When considering only the second coin, we ignore the outcome of the first, third, and fourth coins, and focus solely on the possibilities for the second coin, which are Tail (T) and Head (H).

Therefore, the probability that the second coin has a Tail as an outcome is 1/2, not 1/4, 1/3, or 1/8. So, the correct answer is None of these.

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