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If a fair coin is tossed 3 times, what is the probability of getting at least two heads?

  • A.
    (frac{2}{3})
  • B.
    (frac{4}{5})
  • C.
    (frac{2}{5})
  • D.
    (frac{1}{2})
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation

The outcomes are {HHH, HHT, HTT, HTH, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}

P(at least two heads) = (frac{4}{8})

= (frac{1}{2})

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