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 throw?	Choose the correct answer.
A) 1/32
B) 1/16
C) 3/16
D) 1/8
E) 3/8
The only way to win is to get a tail on each of the next four throws.   P(four tails)=(1/2)^4=1/16   The answer is 1/16.
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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 throw?