An unbiased coin is tossed 5 times.

An unbiased coin is tossed 5 times. Find the chance that head will appear exactly 3 times.

Quiz

Answer/Solution

5/16

Steps/Work

Explanation :
Reqd probability
= 5C3 x (1/2)3 x (1/2)2
= 5!/3!(5 - 3)! x (1/2)3 x (1/2)2
= 10 x 1/8 x 1/4 = 5/16
Answer : Option C