The sample space for tossing three coins is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The sample space for tossing three coins is:

A. 4 outcomes

B. 2 outcomes

C. 8 outcomes

D. 6 outcomes

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Three independent coins yield 2³ = 8 possible sequences.

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The median of 12, 15, 11, 18, 20 is:

A. 15

B. 20

C. 11

D. 18

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Ordered: 11, 12, 15, 18, 20. Median = 15 (middle value).

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The probability that a leap year has 53 Sundays is:

A. 3/7

B. 1/7

C. 2/7

D. 5/7

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
A leap year has 366 days = 52 weeks + 2 days. Favorable pairs: (Sun,Mon) and (Sat,Sun) out of 7, giving 2/7.

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A set of 9 numbers has mean 12. If a number 15 is removed, the new mean is:

A. 12.0

B. 11.625

C. 11.5

D. 13.0

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Correct Answer: Option B

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Sum initially = 9 × 12 = 108. After removing 15, sum = 93, n = 8. New mean = 93/8 = 11.625.

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