If a Penny Is Tossed Three Times and Comes Up

question 59

Multiple Choice

If a penny is tossed three times and comes up heads all three times, the probability of heads on the fourth trial is

• A)smaller than the probability of tails
• B)larger than the probability of tails
• C)1/16
• D)None of the other answers is correct.

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