Question 73
Consider an unusual biased coin, with probability $p$ of landing heads, probability $q \leq p$ of landing tails, and probability $\frac{1}{6}$ of landing on its side (i.e. on neither face). It is known that if this coin is flipped twice, the likelihood that both flips will have the same result is $\frac{1}{2}$. Find $p$.
Proposed by: Brian Reinhart
Proposed by: Brian Reinhart