Assertion (A): The coin when flipped next time will come up tails. Reason (R): Because the coin was flipped five times in a row,…

Question

Assertion (A): The coin when flipped next time will come up tails.

Reason (R): Because the coin was flipped five times in a row, and each time it came up heads.

1. A. Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. B. Both (A) and (R) are false, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
3. C. (A) is doubtful, (R) is true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (Correct answer)
4. D. (A) is doubtful, (R) is false, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Correct Answer

Option C — (A) is doubtful, (R) is true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is (A) is doubtful, (R) is true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)..

Key Points

• This is the gambler fallacy.
• Each coin flip is independent (probability always 50/50).
• R is factually true (5 heads in a row).
• However, R does NOT logically explain or justify A - past flips do not affect future probability.