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When flipping a penny, what is the theoretical probability of landing on heads? What is the theoretical probability of landing on tails?

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Answer:

50/50 probability

Explanation:

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Answer:.5 for either side

Step-by-step explanation:there are two sides, both equally likely so their probability must be equal and sun to 1. This condition is met when both probabilities are .5

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