A coin is flipped repeatedly, and the number of tails is considered as the success. Detemine the probability for landing 3 tails (a) on the first three flips; (b) for 5 flips and (c) for more than 7 flips

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A coin is flipped repeatedly, and the number of tails is considered as the
success. Determine the probability for landing 3 tails (a) on the first three flips;
(b) for 5 flips and (c) for more than 7 flips
Transcribed Image Text:A coin is flipped repeatedly, and the number of tails is considered as the success. Determine the probability for landing 3 tails (a) on the first three flips; (b) for 5 flips and (c) for more than 7 flips
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