If a penny is tossed three times and comes up heads all three times, the probability of heads on the fourth trial is
A)smaller than the probability of tails
B)larger than the probability of tails
C)1/16
D)1/2

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The probability of getting heads on a fair coin toss is always 1/2, regardless of the outcome of previous tosses. Therefore, the probability of getting heads on the fourth trial is still 1/2, and choice D is correct.

If a Penny Is Tossed Three Times and Comes Up