A coin is tossed three times. What is the probability of getting exactly two heads? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A coin is tossed three times. What is the probability of getting exactly two heads?
A. 5/8
B. 3/8
C. 1/2
D. 1/8
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Sample space has 8 outcomes. Favorable (HHT, HTH, THH) = 3. Probability = 3/8.
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