Probability · Question 26 · Medium
A fair coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability of getting exactly 3 heads?
- 5/16
- 3/16
- 1/2
- 3/5
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 5/16
Explanation: Number of ways = 5C3 = 10 out of 2⁵ = 32 outcomes. Probability = 10/32 = 5/16.
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