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Calculate probability of given condition: Two coins are tossed
Answer to Problem 29SGR
Probability of tossing two coins is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A coin is having two faces; head(H) and tail(T)
When a coin is tossed, probability of getting head or tail is 50%.
Calculations:
Here, we have to calculate probability of tossing two coins..
The number of possible results = 2
- If result is head:
No. of expected results=1
Thus, probability of getting head is,
- If result is tail:
No. of expected results=1
Thus, probability of getting tail is,
Conclusion:
Therefore, we are able to calculate probability of tossing two coins.
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