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2023

Mathematics

JAMB

A coin is thrown 3 times. What is the probability that atleast one head is obtained?

A.

7/8

B.

3/8

C.

None the above

D.

1/8

Correct Answer: 7/8

Explanation

Sample space = {HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, TTH, THT, HTT, TTT} Total number of possible outcomes = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8 favourable number of outcomes = 7 ∴Pr(at least one head) = 7/8

Sample space = {HHH, HHT, HTH, THH, TTH, THT, HTT, TTT} Total number of possible outcomes = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8 favourable number of outcomes = 7 ∴Pr(at least one head) = 7/8
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