The probability of getting a head when a coin is tossed is
The probability of getting a head when a coin is tossed is
A) 1
B) 1/4
C) 1/2
D) 1/8
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Correct option is (C) 1/2
When a coin is tossed, possible outcomes are head and tail.
S = {H, T}
Total outcomes is n(S) = 2
Number of favourable outcomes of event of getting a head is n(E) = 1.
\(\therefore\) Probability of getting a head is P(E) \(=\frac{n(E)}{n(S)}=\frac12.\)
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