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Alex flips a fair coin four times. What is the probability that he flips heads four times in a row?

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1/16

the probability of flipping head on the first flip is 1/2

the probability of flipping head on the second flip is 1/2 of that, or 1/4

the probability of flipping head on the third flip is 1/2 of that, or 1/8

the probability of flipping head on the fourth flip is 1/2 of that, or 1/16

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