In repeated tests, you count the number of flips it takes to get to the pattern Heads-Tail-Heads (HTH).  Then you repeat the tests counting until the pattern HTT.  For each set of tests, you average the number of flips it takes to get to the pattern?  Which pattern will require more flips (or is it the same)?

 

Random Coin Flips 3 - Answer

 

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