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Choose the correct alternative: Ten coins are tossed. The probability of getting at least 8 heads is - Mathematics

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Question

Choose the correct alternative:

Ten coins are tossed. The probability of getting at least 8 heads is 

Options

  • `7/64`

  • `7/32`

  • `7/16`

  • `7/128`

MCQ

Solution

`7/128`

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Chapter 12: Introduction to probability theory - Exercise 12.5 [Page 267]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics - Volume 1 and 2 [English] Class 11 TN Board
Chapter 12 Introduction to probability theory
Exercise 12.5 | Q 23 | Page 267

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