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Originally Posted by Augi
[*] What is the probability of flipping a coin six times in a row and getting three heads in a row and three tails? Once again, how do I account for the order? The answer's 5/16.This one is tricky and my logic really fails.. but I have ideas as this one is simple enough. We have four ways this can look- HHHTTT
- THHHTT
- TTHHHT
- TTTHHH
... I don't see how this goes to 5/16ths... sorry. I get 4/64 = 1/16 |
Oh, I see the difference between this and the earlier question now, thanks.
I agree; I believe as stated, the answer is 1/16.