Question

Which of the below represents possible outcomes when 2 coins are tossed? Here, head is represented by H and tail is represented by T.

(a) HH, HT, TH, TT

(b) HH, HH, HT, HH

(c) HT, TH, TT, TH

(d) HH, HH, TT, TT

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This interesting question is from Data Handling topic in division Data Handling of Mathematics – Class 8

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) HH, HT, TH, TT

Easiest explanation: A coin has two sides i.e. head (H) and tail (T). When a coin is tossed, we can get either head or tail. When 2 coins are tossed, the possible outcomes are HH, HT, TH, TT. Thus, there are 4 outcomes when 2 coins are tossed.