hjbear
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flippinghey guys just wondering what is easier winning two 50/50 flips in a row, or winning a 80/20 when you are the 20
can some please help me with this and post the maths behind the answer
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savrababa
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Winning two 50/50 is 25% so it's easier.
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The Angler
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Maths behind the answer is 50% x 50% (50 divide by 2) = 25%
Look at it this way there are 4 possible outcomes all equally likely
win win
win lose
lose win
lose lose
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