Three coins are tossed simultaneously. The probability that they will fall two…

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Three coins are tossed simultaneously. The probability that they will fall two heads and one tail is

Answer: D. 3/8 — When three coins are tossed, the total number of outcomes is 2^3 = 8. The favorable outcomes for exactly two heads and one tail are HHT, HTH, and THH (3…

  1. A.

    5/8

  2. B.

    1/8

  3. C.

    2/3

  4. D.

    3/8

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Correct answer: D

When three coins are tossed, the total number of outcomes is 2^3 = 8. The favorable outcomes for exactly two heads and one tail are HHT, HTH, and THH (3 cases). Therefore, the probability is 3/8.

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