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