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If a fair coin is tossed 3 times, what is the probability of getting at least two heads?

A

\(\frac{2}{3}\)

B

\(\frac{4}{5}\)

C

\(\frac{2}{5}\)

D

\(\frac{1}{2}\)

correct option: d

The possible outcomes are {HHH, HHT, HTT, HTH, THH, THT, TTH, TTT}

Hence, 

P(at least two heads) = \(\frac{4}{8}\)

= \(\frac{1}{2}\)

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