A coin is tossed four times. The probability of getting not more than one h A. 1/16 B. 5/16

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A coin is tossed four times.
The probability of getting not more than one head is
A. 1/16
• B. 5/16
C. 1/4
D. 5/8
E. None of these
The correct answer is: B. 5/16
The probability of getting at least one tail is
A. 1/4
B.3/4
• C. 15/16
D. 3/8
E. None of these
The correct answer is: C. 15/16
Transcribed Image Text:A coin is tossed four times. The probability of getting not more than one head is A. 1/16 • B. 5/16 C. 1/4 D. 5/8 E. None of these The correct answer is: B. 5/16 The probability of getting at least one tail is A. 1/4 B.3/4 • C. 15/16 D. 3/8 E. None of these The correct answer is: C. 15/16
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