If a coin is flipped 10 times, what is the probability that it will show all heads or all tails?

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Kadyn Henry

13 June, 23:04

If a coin is flipped 10 times, what is the probability that it will show all heads or all tails?

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Hana Heath · Answer 1

We use repeated trial formula to determine the probability that will show all heads or all tails after flipping a coin 10 times. In this case,

p = 10C10 * 0.5*10 * 0.5*0 p = 9.7656 x 10-4.

This probability falls for both all heads and all tails since it is 50-50 chance heads or tails