Multiple choice

The probability of getting both heads when two coins are tossed at a time is_____

  1. $1$
  2. $0$
  3. $1/2$
  4. $1/4$
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Explanation

The sample space for two coins is {HH, HT, TH, TT}. Only one outcome (HH) is favorable. Probability = 1/4.

AI explanation

The sample space for tossing two coins simultaneously has 4 possible outcomes: HH, HT, TH, and TT. The only outcome favorable to getting both heads is HH. By applying the fundamental probability formula, the required probability is 1/4.

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