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Probability: Binomial distribution MCQ

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Binomial distributionMediumQuestion 270009

Question

In 5 tosses of a fair coin, the probability of getting exactly 3 heads is:
  1. A
    10/32
    Correct
  2. B
    5/32
  3. C
    3/32
  4. D
    1/2

Correct answer

10/32

Explanation

Using Binomial: P(X=3) = C(5,3)(1/2)³(1/2)² = 10 × (1/32) = 10/32.

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