If a coin is flipped, the probability that the coin will land tails is 1/2. If the coin is flipped 3 times, what is the probability that it will land tails up on the first flip and not on the last 2 flips?
Choose the correct answer:
A) 1/8
B) 1/4
C) 1/3
D) 1/2
E) 3/4
(1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/8 1/8nswer: 1/8
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If a coin is flipped, the probability that the coin will land tails is 1/2. If the coin is flipped 3 times, what is the probability that it will land tails up on the first flip and not on the last 2 flips?