I have a coin that is worth 25 cents. If I flip it twice, what is the probability that it lands on heads both times?
Category: Math · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider the chances for each flip.
Answer
1/4
Explanation
The probability of heads on one flip is 1/2, so 1/2 * 1/2 = 1/4.
This is an easy math riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is 1/4.
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