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A coin is thrown 3 times. What is the probability that atleast one head is obtained?

A coin is thrown 3 times. What is the probability that atleast one head is obtained?
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  • A \(\frac {7}{8}\)
  • B \(\frac {3}{8}\)
  • C None the above
  • D \(\frac {1}{8}\)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Sample space = {HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, TTH, THT, HTT, TTT}

Total number of possible outcomes = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8

favourable number of outcomes = 7

∴Pr(at least one head) = \(\frac {7}{8}\)

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