PRC-2 · Chapter 10 · Question 19 of 60
Two fair coins are tossed simultaneously. What is the exact probability of both coins landing on 'Heads'?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) 1/4
Explanation
The total possible outcomes for two coin tosses are (H,H), (H,T), (T,H), and (T,T). Since only one outcome (H,H) is 'both heads' out of the four possibilities, the probability is 1/4.
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