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Four coins are tossed. The probability of getting exactly two heads is:

Answer: 3/8.

  • A 5/16
  • B 3/8
  • C 1/4
  • D 1/2

Correct answer: B. 3/8

Explanation: C(4,2) = 6 favourable outcomes out of 2⁴ = 16, so P = 6/16 = 3/8.

Concept context

Random experiments, sample space, events, and the axiomatic approach to probability

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