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Six fair coins are tossed at the same time. What is the probability of getting exactly four heads?

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  • A15/64
  • B11/32
  • C5/16
  • D1/64

Step-by-Step Solution

Total outcomes = . The four heads can sit on any 4 of the 6 coins: . Probability = 15/64. Trap answers 'at least four heads' by piling on the five-head and six-head cases. Trap answers 'exactly three heads', the half-and-half split. Trap 1/64 is 'all six heads'.
Answer: A) 15/64

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