Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Applied Mathematics - Section B2

Chapter

Probability Distributions

Question:

A coin is tossed 5 times. The probability of getting atleast one head is :

Options:

$\frac{31}{32}$

$\frac{15}{16}$

$\frac{1}{32}$

$\frac{63}{64}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{31}{32}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $\frac{31}{32}$

P (at least one Head) = 1 - P (No heads)

$=1-(\frac{1}{2})^5=1-\frac{1}{32}$

$=\frac{31}{32}$