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Sebastian tosses three coins. What is the probability he tosses two heads and one tail?

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Answer:

when 3 coins are tossed, the probability of two heads and one tail is 3 8.

Explanation:

User Kevin Grosgojat
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H= heads
T=Tails

There are 8 possible outcomes of tossing 3 coins which are
HHH,HHT,HTH,HTT, TTT,TTH,THT, THH
Now if we look at all these possibilities, there are only 3 that give 2 heads and one tail which are TTH, HTT, and THT.
So there is a 3/8 chances of getting 2 Heads and 1 tail

ANSWER: 3/8 or .375
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