SlideShare a Scribd company logo
A fair coin (i.e. P(Heads)=P(Tails)=½) is tossed repeatedly. Find Pn, the probability that the
number of heads appearing in #n tosses is even (Note: 0 is an even number).
Solution
Pn=nc0 0.5^n+nc2 0.5^n +------------------
=1/2=.5

More Related Content

More from sathyavlr

A fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdf
A fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdfA fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdf
A fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdf
sathyavlr
 
a fair coin is tossed five times. Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdf
a fair coin is tossed five times.  Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdfa fair coin is tossed five times.  Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdf
a fair coin is tossed five times. Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdfA fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdf
sathyavlr
 
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdfA fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdf
A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdfA fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdf
A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdf
A fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdfA fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdf
A fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdf
A fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdfA fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdf
A fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdf
A fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdfA fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdf
A fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdf
A die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdfA die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdf
A die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdf
A dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdfA dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdf
A dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdf
A differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdfA differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdf
A differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdf
sathyavlr
 
A die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdf
A die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdfA die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdf
A die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdf
sathyavlr
 
A disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdf
A disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdfA disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdf
A disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdf
sathyavlr
 
A die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdf
A die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdfA die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdf
A die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdf
sathyavlr
 

More from sathyavlr (14)

A fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdf
A fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdfA fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdf
A fair coin is tossed four times. Let Y denote the longest string of.pdf
 
a fair coin is tossed five times. Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdf
a fair coin is tossed five times.  Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdfa fair coin is tossed five times.  Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdf
a fair coin is tossed five times. Which sequence is more likely, HT.pdf
 
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdfA fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that At most .pdf
 
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdfA fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdf
A fair coin is tossed 7 times. What is the probability that at least.pdf
 
A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdf
A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdfA fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdf
A fair coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of observing.pdf
 
A fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdf
A fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdfA fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdf
A fair coin flipped 9 times. Use Appendix Table for Binomial distrib.pdf
 
A fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdf
A fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdfA fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdf
A fair 6 sided die is rolled 6 independent times. Let Ai be the even.pdf
 
A fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdf
A fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdfA fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdf
A fair coin (HT) is tossed three times. Let E = exactly one tail (T.pdf
 
A die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdf
A die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdfA die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdf
A die is rolled and then a coin is tossed. Draw a tree diagram to in.pdf
 
A dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdf
A dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdfA dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdf
A dolphin moves in water towards an obstacle at a speed of 15 ms. A.pdf
 
A differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdf
A differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdfA differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdf
A differential equation a.can always be solved explicitly b..pdf
 
A die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdf
A die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdfA die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdf
A die is rolled 10 times. Find the probability of rolling exactly 1 .pdf
 
A disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdf
A disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdfA disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdf
A disc jockey has 10 songs to play. Four are slow songs, and six are.pdf
 
A die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdf
A die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdfA die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdf
A die is rolled 20 times and the number ofSolutionA binomial i.pdf
 

Recently uploaded

adjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammar
adjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammaradjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammar
adjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammar
7DFarhanaMohammed
 
Contiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptx
Contiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptxContiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptx
Contiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptx
Kalna College
 
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...
EduSkills OECD
 
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
Accounting for Restricted Grants  When and How To Record ProperlyAccounting for Restricted Grants  When and How To Record Properly
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
TechSoup
 
Data Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsx
Data Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsxData Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsx
Data Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsx
Prof. Dr. K. Adisesha
 
220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT Internet resources for social science
220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT  Internet resources for social science220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT  Internet resources for social science
220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT Internet resources for social science
Kalna College
 
Observational Learning
Observational Learning Observational Learning
Observational Learning
sanamushtaq922
 
HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.
HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.
HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.
deepaannamalai16
 
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
Kalna College
 
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptLevel 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Henry Hollis
 
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
Kalna College
 
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptxA Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
OH TEIK BIN
 
220711130100 udita Chakraborty Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
220711130100 udita Chakraborty  Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...220711130100 udita Chakraborty  Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
220711130100 udita Chakraborty Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
Kalna College
 
CIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdf
CIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdfCIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdf
CIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdf
blueshagoo1
 
RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptx
RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptxRESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptx
RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptx
zuzanka
 
Ch-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdf
Ch-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdfCh-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdf
Ch-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdf
lakshayrojroj
 
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsA Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
Steve Thomason
 
78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx
78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx
78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx
Kalna College
 
Skimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S Eliot
Skimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S EliotSkimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S Eliot
Skimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S Eliot
nitinpv4ai
 
مصحف القراءات العشر أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
مصحف القراءات العشر   أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdfمصحف القراءات العشر   أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
مصحف القراءات العشر أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
سمير بسيوني
 

Recently uploaded (20)

adjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammar
adjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammaradjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammar
adjectives.ppt for class 1 to 6, grammar
 
Contiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptx
Contiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptxContiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptx
Contiguity Of Various Message Forms - Rupam Chandra.pptx
 
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...
 
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
Accounting for Restricted Grants  When and How To Record ProperlyAccounting for Restricted Grants  When and How To Record Properly
Accounting for Restricted Grants When and How To Record Properly
 
Data Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsx
Data Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsxData Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsx
Data Structure using C by Dr. K Adisesha .ppsx
 
220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT Internet resources for social science
220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT  Internet resources for social science220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT  Internet resources for social science
220711130083 SUBHASHREE RAKSHIT Internet resources for social science
 
Observational Learning
Observational Learning Observational Learning
Observational Learning
 
HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.
HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.
HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.
 
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
220711130088 Sumi Basak Virtual University EPC 3.pptx
 
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.pptLevel 3 NCEA - NZ: A  Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
Level 3 NCEA - NZ: A Nation In the Making 1872 - 1900 SML.ppt
 
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
220711130097 Tulip Samanta Concept of Information and Communication Technology
 
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptxA Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
A Free 200-Page eBook ~ Brain and Mind Exercise.pptx
 
220711130100 udita Chakraborty Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
220711130100 udita Chakraborty  Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...220711130100 udita Chakraborty  Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
220711130100 udita Chakraborty Aims and objectives of national policy on inf...
 
CIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdf
CIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdfCIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdf
CIS 4200-02 Group 1 Final Project Report (1).pdf
 
RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptx
RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptxRESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptx
RESULTS OF THE EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE.pptx
 
Ch-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdf
Ch-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdfCh-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdf
Ch-4 Forest Society and colonialism 2.pdf
 
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsA Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
 
78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx
78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx
78 Microsoft-Publisher - Sirin Sultana Bora.pptx
 
Skimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S Eliot
Skimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S EliotSkimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S Eliot
Skimbleshanks-The-Railway-Cat by T S Eliot
 
مصحف القراءات العشر أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
مصحف القراءات العشر   أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdfمصحف القراءات العشر   أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
مصحف القراءات العشر أعد أحرف الخلاف سمير بسيوني.pdf
 

A fair coin (i.e. P(Heads)=P(Tails)=½) is tossed repeatedly. Find Pn.pdf

  • 1. A fair coin (i.e. P(Heads)=P(Tails)=½) is tossed repeatedly. Find Pn, the probability that the number of heads appearing in #n tosses is even (Note: 0 is an even number). Solution Pn=nc0 0.5^n+nc2 0.5^n +------------------ =1/2=.5