How many possible outcomes exist when four fair coins are flipped

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BeNerd · Answer 1 · 2018-10-02T20:47:46+0000

Answer: 16

Explanation:

The number of outcomes exist , when a coin is flipped (tails , head) = 2

The number of possible outcomes , when 'n' number of coins are flipped :_

2^n

For n= 4, the number of possible outcomes , when four coins are flipped :_

2^4=2*2*2*2=16

Hence, the possible outcomes exist when four fair coins are flipped = 16