Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences · Problem 16.3.3

FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE — Mary Boas

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Problem

What is the probability of getting the sequence hhhttthhhttt in six tosses of a coin? If you know the first three are heads, what is the probability that the last three are tails? If you don't know anything about the first three, what is the probability that the last three are tails?

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