A and B alternate tossing coins until the first head. B uses a fair coin, and A uses one where P (T) = p. If A tosses first, find

a) P (A wins) (answer should include p)

b) Is there value of p such that P (A wins) = 0.5

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Macie Stephenson · Answer 1

Lemme know if you figure it out MrNoodle's this take home is looking rough for me too

A and B alternate tossing coins until the first head. B uses a fair coin, and A uses one where P (T) = p. If A tosses first, finda) P (A wins) (answer should include p)b) Is there value of p such that P (A wins) = 0.5