The probability of getting two heads when two fair coins are tossed together is :

(a) 1/3

(b) 1/4

(c) 1/2

(d) 1

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Correct answer is (b) 1/4

When two coins are tossed the number of outcomes = 4 {HH, TT, HT, TH}

The favorable outcomes = 1 {HH}

∴ Probability of getting two head

\(=\frac{\text{Favourable outcomes}}{\text{Total no. of outcomes}}\)

\(=\frac{1}{4}\)

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