The probability of getting at least one head in two tosses of a fair coin is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The probability of getting at least one head in two tosses of a fair coin is:
A. 1/4
B. 1
C. 1/2
D. 3/4
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P(at least one head) = 1 - P(no heads) = 1 - P(TT) = 1 - 1/4 = 3/4. Alternatively, favorable outcomes: HH, HT, TH (3 out of 4), so 3/4.

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