Multiple choice

Find the probability of getting a tail when a coin is tossed once.

  1. $\displaystyle\frac{1}{6}$
  2. $1$
  3. $\displaystyle\frac{1}{3}$
  4. $\displaystyle\frac{1}{2}$
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Explanation

A fair coin has two sides, head and tail. The probability of getting a tail is 1/2.

AI explanation

When a single coin is tossed, the total number of possible outcomes is 2 (Head or Tail). The number of favorable outcomes for getting a tail is exactly 1. Using the classical probability formula, the probability is 1 divided by 2. The result is 1/2.

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