Question 103
MediumOriginal questionCoin A is fair; coin B has a head on both sides. One coin is picked at random and tossed, and it shows a head. What is the probability that it is coin B?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
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Worth noting
ignores the head; coin B shows a head every time, so a head points to it.
- Concept
- Bayes' theorem
- Typical timeTypical
- 90 s
- Your timeYours
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