Question

Two coins are tossed.

If the coins are both heads or both tails, player A gets 4 points.

If the coins are different, player B gets 6 points.



Is this game fair? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

No, it is not fair.

Step-by-step explanation:

The reason why I do not think it is fair because number one, it is 50/100 chance for it to land heads and tails or tails. Now that conclude to number two, player B gets 6 points WHICH IS NOT fair because the chances are the same.

Answer 2

I do not believe it is fair because there is a 51% chance that the coin will land on whichever side was facing up before it was flipped, therefore one side has an advantage. Also, they won’t receive the same amount of points which is unfair as well.