Find the probability. Round to the nearest ten-thousandth when necessary.
-A coin is biased to show 43% heads and 57% tails. The coin is tossed twice. What is the probability That the coin turns up heads on the second toss?
A) 0.1849
B) 0.43
C) 0.2451
D) 0.57

Question

Find the probability. Round to the nearest ten-thousandth when necessary.
-A coin is biased to show 43% heads and 57% tails. The coin is tossed twice. What is the probability That the coin turns up heads on the second toss?
A) 0.1849
B) 0.43
C) 0.2451
D) 0.57

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability that the coin turns up heads on the second toss is independent of the first toss, so it remains 43% or 0.43.

Find the Probability. Round to the Nearest Ten-Thousandth When Necessary. -A Coin Is Biased to Show 43% Heads and 57