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Answer: ASet 1: Probability (Advanced)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A fair coin is flipped 3 times. What is the probability of getting all heads?
A fair coin is flipped 3 times. What is the probability of getting all heads?
A.✓ Correct
1/8
B.
1/16
C.
3/8
D.
1/4
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. P(all heads) = (1/2)^3 = 1/8
Why others are wrong:
B: 1/16 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 3/8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 1/4 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.