Coin Toss Probability
CMAT 2025 · Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation · Easy · Quantitative Aptitude
A fair coin is tossed repeatedly. If tail appears on first four tosses, then the probability of head appearing on fifth toss equals.
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Answer
B
Explanation
Each coin toss is an independent event. The outcome of the fifth toss does not depend on the previous four tosses. Therefore, the probability of getting a head on the fifth toss remains .
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