Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Probability

    Radha tossed three unbiased coins. What is the probability of getting at least 2 heads?

    ক)
    1/4
    খ)
    1/2
    গ)
    1/3
    ঘ)
    1/8
    ঙ)
    None of these

    Explanation

    On tossing three coins, n(S) = 2 × 2 × 2 = 8 Sample space = {HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT} (∵ H = head, T = tail) Number of events with at least two heads, n(E) = 4 ∴ Probability of getting at least 2 heads = n(E)/n(S) =  4/8 = ½

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