A biased coin shows heads with a probability of 0.6. If this coin is tossed twice, what is the likelihood of it landing on heads both times, or tails both times?

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0.36

0.42

0.52

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0.56

0.64

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The probability of obtaining heads on two consecutive flips is calculated as: 0.6 * 0.6 = 0.36. The probability of getting tails on a single flip is: 1 - 0.6 = 0.4. Thus, the probability of getting…

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What this question tests

What it tests

Your ability to compute probabilities of single and compound events, including 'at least one' questions.

Common trap

Forgetting to use the complement for 'at least one', or treating dependent events as independent.