If a fair coin is tossed three times, the probability of exactly two heads is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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If a fair coin is tossed three times, the probability of exactly two heads is:

A. 1/4

B. 5/8

C. 3/8

D. 1/2

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Number of ways: C(3,2)=3; each sequence probability (1/2)³; total 3/8.

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