Question

Jay tosses two coins several times. The results are below.

H → Heads
T → Tails

Toss 1: H;H
Toss 2: H;T
Toss 3: T;H
Toss 4: T;T
Toss 5: T;H

What is the experimental probability that the coins will land on different sides on the next toss?

O 1/5
O 2/5
O 3/5
O 4/5

Answer 1

• C. 3/5

Explanation:

As per experiment, coins tossed 5 times and coins landed on different sides 3 times:

• Toss 2: H;T, Toss 3: T;H, Toss 5: T;H

This gives us the experimental probability of:

• 3 out of 5 or 3/5

Correct choice is C