Question

What is the probability of losing 6 times in a row playing Heads or Tails flipping a coin?

Answer 1

The probability of losing per flip is 1/2. Multiply 1/2 by itself 6 times since the condition is asking for the probability for the person to lose 6 times in a row. 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/64. The answer is 1/64.

Answer 2

A coin has 2 sides so you have a 50% chance at getting the side you choose. If you flip it 6 times you multiply 1/2 by itself 6 times.

$\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{1}{2} = {\boxed{\frac{1}{64}}$

Answer: $\frac{1}{64}$