Question

If you flip a coin 10 times, what is the best prediction possible for the number of times it will land on tails?

Answer 1

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

The probability of tails is 1/2, so the expected value is (1/2) (10) = 5.

Answer 2

Answer:

5

Step-by-step explanation:

Probability of land a tail when the coin is tossed once is 1/2 because a coin has two sides and contains one head

Then when it is tossed 10 times, the no of time a tail appears is. 1/2 * 10 =5