If you flip three fair coins, what is the probability that you'll get a tail on the first flip, a head on the second flip, and another tail on the third flip?

Answer 1

These are three independent events that all must occur, so take the individual probabilities and multiply them to get the overall probability.

The probability of getting heads or tails on any given flip is equal to 1/2, so

1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 = 1/8.

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