Question

Alex flips a fair coin four times. What is the probability that he flips heads four times in a row?

Answer 1

1/16

the probability of flipping head on the first flip is 1/2

the probability of flipping head on the second flip is 1/2 of that, or 1/4

the probability of flipping head on the third flip is 1/2 of that, or 1/8

the probability of flipping head on the fourth flip is 1/2 of that, or 1/16