College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability - Exercise Set 8.7 - Page 784: 22

Answer

Probability of getting same outcomes each time = $\frac{1}{2}$

Work Step by Step

When a fair coin is tossed two times in succession total outcomes = (HH, HT, TH, TT) = 4 Favorable outcomes = 2 (HH, TT) (same outcomes each time) Probability of getting same outcomes each time = $\frac{Favorable outcomes}{Total outcomes}$ = $\frac{2}{4}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$
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