In a Certain Office, Seven Men Determine Who Will Pay

question 76

Short Answer

In a certain office, seven men determine who will pay for coffee by each flipping a coin. If one of them has an outcome that is different from the other six, he must pay for the coffee. What is the probability that in any play of the game there will be an "odd man out"? Please round your answer to four decimal places.
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P = __________

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Definitions:

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the vestibule of the inner ear, playing a key role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses to be interpreted by the brain.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil, which controls the size of the pupil opening and thus the amount of light that enters the eye.

Subliminal Stimulation

The process of influencing someone's thoughts or behaviors by exposing them to stimuli below the threshold of conscious awareness.