Question

Linda tossed a fair coin 6 times, and the result was heads each time. Which statement

describes the probability of obtaining tails on the 7th toss? (TEKS G.13C-R)
A
Tails is more probable than heads because so far she has tossed only heads.
B
Tails is not probable at all because only heads have come up so far.
C Tails is less probable than heads because each result depends on the previous result.
D Heads or tails is equally probable because each toss is independent.

Answer 1

D.

Explanation:

Each toss is independent so the probability of getting a tail is the same thE OF GETTING A HEAD - 50%^.