Question

Shelby tossed 3 quarters into the air. What is the probability that all 3 quarters will land heads up

Answer 1

For 3 quarters, the probability that all 3 quarters will land heads up is ;

P = 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/8

P = 1/8

Explanation:

The probability that one quarter will land heads up is 1/2.

For 3 quarters, the probability that all 3 quarters will land heads up is ;

P = 1/2 × 1/2 × 1/2 = 1/8

P = 1/8