Question

If 2 coins are tossed, what is the probability of getting heads on both coins?

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

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

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

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

I had been asked this question during an interview.

The question is from Data Handling in chapter Data Handling of Mathematics – Class 8

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) \(\frac{1}{4}\)

The best 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 \(\frac{1}{2}\). The probability of getting head on both the coins is \(\frac{1}{4}\).