Question

If you flip three fair coins, what is the probability that you’ll get a head on the first flip, a tail on the second flip, and another head on the third flip?

Answer 1

1/8.

Explanation:

Probability of getting a head in one throw = probability of getting a tail in one throw = 1/2.

Prob (H T H) = 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/8.

NOTE: The probabilities are multiplied because the 3 events are independent.