Aptitude - Probability - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Probability - General Questions (Q.No. 5)
5.
Three unbiased coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting at most two heads?
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Answer: Option
Explanation:

Here S = {TTT, TTH, THT, HTT, THH, HTH, HHT, HHH}

Let E = event of getting at most two heads.

Then E = {TTT, TTH, THT, HTT, THH, HTH, HHT}.

P(E) = n(E) = 7 .
n(S) 8

Discussion:
121 comments Page 7 of 13.

Jyotsna said:   9 years ago
Thank you @Sundar.

Your explanation is clear and simple.

Shubham said:   9 years ago
Here they've taken 3 coins for example. Why not 2 coins?

Ravi said:   1 decade ago
You ask most two head but why you considered zero head?

Shaikh Sayma said:   9 years ago
What is the Probability of getting at the most 2 tails?

Prashansa said:   6 years ago
I am not understanding this. Please, someone, help me.

Madhu said:   6 years ago
What is unbiased coins?

Can anyone please answer me.

Dharini said:   1 decade ago
I cant follow what abhijit said why it is 2 power 3?

Kruvy said:   1 decade ago
@Sundar , I like the way you explained. thanks mate.

Sam said:   7 years ago
The condition is atmost 2 heads how TTT is possible?

A.kalai said:   9 years ago
Can you clear my doubt regarding mean and variance?


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