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2.5.20. Players A , B , and C toss a fair coin in order. The ?rst to throw a head wins. What are their respective chances of winning?
2.5.20. Players A , B , and C toss a fair coin in order. The ?rst to throw a head wins. What are their respective chances of winning?
2.5.20. Players A , B , and C toss a fair coin in order. The ?rst to throw a head wins. What are their respective chances of winning?
Solution
for A, 1/2 + (1/2)^4 + (1/2)^7 + ... = 0.5714
for B = (1/2)^2 + (1/2)^5+ ... = 0.2857
for C = 1- 0.5714 - 0.2857 = 0.143
