How Many Coin Tosses Until 50 People All Get Heads?

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In summary, the purpose of tossing coins with 50 persons is to simulate a random event, with a 50% probability of getting a certain number of heads or tails. The number of persons tossing coins does not affect the outcome, and this experiment can be applied in various fields. However, it is not a reliable way to predict the outcome of a real-life event.
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Homework Statement


50 persons are asked to toss a coin at the same time. This is repeated until all persons got head at least on time. What is the average number times for this to happen


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What is the purpose of tossing coins with 50 persons?

The purpose of tossing coins with 50 persons is typically to simulate the results of a random event, such as a coin toss in a game or a decision-making process.

What is the probability of getting a certain number of heads or tails?

The probability of getting a certain number of heads or tails in a coin toss is 50%, assuming the coin is fair and there are an equal number of heads and tails.

How does the number of persons tossing coins affect the outcome?

The number of persons tossing coins does not affect the outcome, as long as each person tosses a single coin independently and the coins are all fair.

What are the potential applications of this experiment?

This experiment can be applied in various fields, such as statistics, probability, and decision-making, to understand random events and their outcomes.

Is this experiment a reliable way to predict the outcome of a real-life event?

No, this experiment is not a reliable way to predict the outcome of a real-life event as it only simulates random events and does not take into account other factors that may influence the outcome.

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