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hjbear
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 4:28 pm    Post subject: flipping Reply with quote
hey 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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PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Winning two 50/50 is 25% so it's easier.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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
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