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What are the odds?

There will be a series of questions over the next few weeks about probabilty and then a question will be asked. If asked that question now you wouldn’t answer it; therefore, I am going to weed out the timid, close minded. Tolerant? Scientific? I’ll tug on your bluff. Just see.

What is the probability of a U.S. quarter tossed in the air and falling to rest will land with the head side facing up assuming the gravity of earth?

Is it 1/2 ?

Is it 1/3 ?

Other?

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