you flip a coin. what is p(not tails)? write your answer as a percentage. % submit

Explanation:

Step1: Identify total and favorable outcomes

A coin - flip has 2 possible outcomes (heads or tails). Favorable outcomes for 'not tails' is 1 (heads).

Step2: Calculate the probability

The probability formula is $P(A)=\frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}}$. So $P(\text{not tails})=\frac{1}{2}$.

Step3: Convert to percentage

To convert a fraction to a percentage, multiply by 100. $\frac{1}{2}\times100 = 50$.

Answer:

50%