Math Problem Statement
A coin is successively tossed three times. Find the probability of getting (i) exactly one head, (ii) at least two heads.
Solution
In a problem where a coin is tossed three times, there are possible outcomes, because each toss has two outcomes: head (H) or tail (T).
The possible outcomes are:
Now, let's solve each part of the problem.
(i) Probability of getting exactly one head:
The outcomes with exactly one head are:
There are 3 such outcomes. Since there are 8 possible outcomes in total, the probability of getting exactly one head is:
(ii) Probability of getting at least two heads:
To find the probability of getting at least two heads, we consider the outcomes where there are two or three heads. These outcomes are:
There are 4 such outcomes. Therefore, the probability of getting at least two heads is:
Summary:
- (i) Probability of exactly one head =
- (ii) Probability of at least two heads =
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Related Questions:
- What is the probability of getting no heads at all?
- What is the probability of getting exactly two tails?
- What is the probability of getting at least one head?
- If the coin is biased and the probability of heads is , how would this affect the outcomes?
- How would the probabilities change if the coin was tossed 4 times?
Tip:
When calculating probabilities for multiple events, listing out all possible outcomes (like heads or tails for coin tosses) can help ensure you account for every case.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Probability
Combinatorics
Events in Probability
Formulas
P(exactly one head) = (number of favorable outcomes) / (total possible outcomes)
P(at least two heads) = (number of favorable outcomes) / (total possible outcomes)
Theorems
Basic Probability Theorem
Complement Rule in Probability
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8
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