Probability · Class 11 · CBSE · Science Mathematics
A fair coin is tossed three times. What is the probability of obtaining exactly two heads?
Practice question from Probability (Class 11 · CBSE · Science Mathematics), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-24703F
A fair coin is tossed three times. What is the probability of obtaining exactly two heads?
- A.1/8
- B.3/8Correct answer
- C.1/2
- D.5/8
Solution
There are equally likely outcomes. Exactly two heads can occur in ways, so the probability is .
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