A coin is tossed once. The probability of getting a head is:

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Question

A coin is tossed once. The probability of getting a head is:

Option A

$\frac14$

Option B — Correct answer

$\frac12$

Correct choice.

Option C

$\frac23$

Option D

$1$

Explanation

Favourable outcomes $=1$, total outcomes $=2$, so probability $=\frac12$.

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