Question

What is the probability of getting head when a coin is tossed?

(a) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

(b) \(\frac{1}{3}\)

(c) \(\frac{1}{4}\)

(d) \(\frac{3}{2}\)

I had been asked this question in an interview.

My question is taken from Data Handling in portion Data Handling of Mathematics – Class 8

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) \(\frac{1}{2}\)

For explanation: A coin has two sides i.e. head and tail. When a coin is tossed, we can get either head or tail. The likelihood of getting either head or tail is equal. Hence, the probability of getting head when a coin is tossed is \(\frac{1}{2}\).