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3 fair coins are tossed. What is the probability that at least one is a tail (enter the probability as a fraction.)

User Kunjee
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First, you should find:

Probability of NOT getting a tail in 3 coin toss:


((1)/(2))^3=(1)/(8)

After that, you should find the probability of getting at least one tail in 3 fair coins tossed


1-(1)/(8)=(8-1)/(8)=(7)/(8)

Answer: 7/8

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