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A coin is flipped three times, and the following list shows the possible outcomes.

HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, THH, THT, TTH, TTT

What is the probability of getting exactly one head?

Enter your answer as a reduced fraction, like this: 3/14

User Makkes
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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

A coin has 2 sides, and it is flipped 3 times. 3 x 2 = 6. Each flip only has a head, so 3 flips would have 3 heads.

3/6 = 1/2

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