Multiple choice

Two coins are tossed simultaneously, then the probability of getting head on one coin and tail on another coin is:

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

Total outcomes for two coins: {HH, HT, TH, TT}. Outcomes with one head and one tail: {HT, TH}. Probability = 2/4 = 1/2.

AI explanation

The total sample space for tossing two coins is (Head, Head), (Head, Tail), (Tail, Head), and (Tail, Tail). The favorable outcomes for getting one head and one tail are (Head, Tail) and (Tail, Head). The probability is 2 favorable outcomes out of 4 total outcomes, which simplifies to 1/2.

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