You roll a fair six-sided die. If the die shows an odd number then you toss a fair coin that number of times. If the die shows an even number you do not toss the coin at all. What is the probability that you see at least two Tails? Select one: a. 7/32 O b. 13/96 C. 7/16 Od. None of the other choices Oe. 25/96 Brilliant!

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You roll a fair six-sided die. If the die shows an odd number then you toss a fair coin that number of times. If the die shows an even number
you do not toss the coin at all. What is the probability that you see at least two Tails?
Select one:
a. 7/32
b. 13/96
C. 7/16
d. None of the other choices
e. 25/96
Brilliant!
Transcribed Image Text:You roll a fair six-sided die. If the die shows an odd number then you toss a fair coin that number of times. If the die shows an even number you do not toss the coin at all. What is the probability that you see at least two Tails? Select one: a. 7/32 b. 13/96 C. 7/16 d. None of the other choices e. 25/96 Brilliant!
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