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  • One hundred identical coins each with probability p of showing up head are tossed. If 0 < p < 1 and the probability of heads showing on 50 coins is equals to that of heads on 51 coins. Then the value of p, is?


  • Options
  • A. 1/2
  • B. 49/101
  • C. 50/101
  • D. 51/101

  • Correct Answer
  • 51/101 

    Explanation

    Let N be the number of coins showing heads.
    ? Probability when N equal to 50 = Probability when N equal to 51
    ? 100C50 x P 50 x (1 - p)50 = 100C51 x (1 - p)49
    ? p = 51/101


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