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If two fair coins are tossed, what is the probability of getting at least one head?
  • A.
    (frac{1}{4})
  • B.
    (frac{1}{2})
  • C.
    1
  • D.
    (frac{43}{78})
  • E.
    (frac{3}{4})
Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation

Prob. of getting at least one head
Prob. of getting one head + prob. of getting 2 heads
= (frac{1}{4}) + (frac{2}{4})
= (frac{3}{4})