Find the probability. Round to the nearest ten-thousandth when necessary.
-A coin is biased to show 44% heads and 56% tails. The coin is tossed twice. What is the probability That the coin turns up tails on both tosses?
A) 0.12
B) 0.56
C) 0.44
D) 0.3136

Question

Find the probability. Round to the nearest ten-thousandth when necessary.
-A coin is biased to show 44% heads and 56% tails. The coin is tossed twice. What is the probability That the coin turns up tails on both tosses?
A) 0.12
B) 0.56
C) 0.44
D) 0.3136

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of getting tails on both tosses is found by multiplying the probability of getting tails on one toss by itself (since the coin is tossed twice and the events are independent). Thus, $0.56 \times 0.56 = 0.3136$.

Find the Probability. Round to the Nearest Ten-Thousandth When Necessary. -A Coin Is Biased to Show 44% Heads and 56