In a game, a player can win by getting five consecutive tails in six throws of a coin. What is the probability of winning if the player gets a tail on the first two throws?
Choose the correct option:
A) 1/4
B) 3/4
C) 5/8
D) 3/8
E) 1/8
The only way to win is to get a tail on each of the next three throws.   P(three tails)=(1/2)^3=1/8   The answer is 1/8.
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In a game, a player can win by getting five consecutive tails in six throws of a coin. What is the probability of winning if the player gets a tail on the first two throws?