You are given a collection of 1000 coins. The probability of seeing heads for every single coin is 1/4. An experiment consists of flipping each coin until it comes up heads. Approximate the probability that the total number of coin tosses exceeds 450. Clearly indicate any theorems that you are using / where any rounding has been done. The answer should be accurate to two decimal places.
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The probability of getting heads on a single coin toss is 1/4. Therefore, the probability of getting tails on a single coin toss is 3/4. The probability of getting tails on the first toss is 3/4. The probability of getting tails on the second toss is (3/4) * Show more…
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