Coin in the Galaxy Probability: Funny but Unclear Answer

Summary for coin in the galaxy probability Discussion

The thread on the probability of throwing a coin in the galaxy is very brief and mostly humorous. Tarun Istwal asks what the probability is of throwing a coin in the galaxy, and the answerer replies that they have done so and are “pretty sure it’s 1,” while also jokingly asking whether the question was understood correctly. Because the question is phrased oddly, the response does not provide a formal mathematical explanation or calculation. The main takeaway is that the answerer treats the question as if the event is certain, but the exchange is clearly tongue-in-cheek rather than a rigorous probability discussion.

July 16, 2015

Q. What is the probability of throwing a coin in the galaxy … ?

Tarun istwal
student – kotdwara,uttrakhand, India

A. Hi. I’ve done so, Tarun, so I’m pretty sure it’s 1.

Are you certain that you understood the question?

Regards,

ted_yosem
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Striving to live Aloha

finishing.com – Pine Beach, New Jersey



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July 2015