Statistics And Probability Question 475

Question: In a simultaneous toss of four coins, what is the probability of getting exactly three heads

[AI CBSE 1979]

Options:

A) $ \frac{1}{2} $

B) $ \frac{1}{3} $

C) $ \frac{1}{4} $

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  •              Required probability  $ ={}^{4}C_3.{{( \frac{1}{2} )}^{3}}( \frac{1}{2} )=\frac{1}{4}. $