Chances of getting tail on a coin before 1 on a die?

Fifa · 2010-01-15 13:47:10

What is the chance of getting a tail on a coin before getting a 1 on a die? I was trying it and I think it involves a limit, I am just not sure how to set it up. Thanks in advance!

JaneFairfax · 2010-01-15 13:57:31

Last edited by JaneFairfax (2010-01-15 13:59:00)

Fruityloop · 2010-01-16 03:51:02

It seems as though your problem could have two different answers depending upon whether you flip the coin first or roll the die first...
If you roll the die and then flip the coin then JaneFairfax has the correct answer..

If you flip the coin and then roll the die the answer is different..

Last edited by Fruityloop (2010-01-16 04:06:23)

JaneFairfax · 2010-01-16 14:00:57

I was assuming that the die was rolled simultaneously with the flipping of the coin.

Fifa · 2010-01-16 15:05:26

Sorry, to clerify the coin is flipped first, then the die rolled

Math Is Fun Forum

#1 2010-01-15 13:47:10

Chances of getting tail on a coin before 1 on a die?

#2 2010-01-15 13:57:31

Re: Chances of getting tail on a coin before 1 on a die?

#3 2010-01-16 03:51:02

Re: Chances of getting tail on a coin before 1 on a die?

#4 2010-01-16 14:00:57

Re: Chances of getting tail on a coin before 1 on a die?

#5 2010-01-16 15:05:26

Re: Chances of getting tail on a coin before 1 on a die?

Board footer