What is the probability that exactly 3 heads will appear if a coin is tossed 3 times?
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The probability of getting a head in a single toss of a fair coin is 1/2. Since we are tossing the coin 3 times and we want exactly 3 heads, we need to get a head in each toss. So, the probability of getting 3 heads is (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/8. Show more…
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