A coin is tossed 5 times. What is the probability that head appears an odd number of times?

A 1/2

B 1/3

C 2/3

D 1

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

The possible outcomes are as follows :

5H, 5T, (H, 4T), (T, 4H), (2H, 3T) (3H, 2T), i.e. 6 outcomes in all.

Therefore the probability that head appears an odd number of times = 3/6 =1/2 (In only three outcomes out of the six outcomes, head appears an odd number of times).

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