Multiple choice

The total numbers of outcomes when three coins tossed once is .....

  1. $2$
  2. $8$
  3. $6$
  4. $4$
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When tossing one coin, there are 2 outcomes. For three coins, the total outcomes are 2 * 2 * 2 = 8.

AI explanation

When a single coin is tossed, there are 2 possible outcomes: heads or tails. For three coins tossed simultaneously, the total number of outcomes is calculated using the multiplication principle of counting as 2 multiplied by 2 multiplied by 2. This yields a total sample space of 8 outcomes. Therefore, the result is 8.

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