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If a fair coin is tossed 3 times, what is the probability of getting at least two heads?

If a fair coin is tossed 3 times, what is the probability of getting at least two heads?
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  • A \(\frac{2}{3}\)
  • B \(\frac{4}{5}\)
  • C \(\frac{2}{5}\)
  • D \(\frac{1}{2}\)
Correct Answer: Option d
Explanation:
The outcomes are {HHH, HHT, HTT, HTH, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}

P(at least two heads) = \(\frac{4}{8}\)

= \(\frac{1}{2}\)

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