If eight coins are tossed simultaneously, then the probability of getting atleast six heads is

If eight coins are tossed simultaneously, then the probability of getting atleast six heads is
  1. $\frac{37}{64}$
  2. $\frac{37}{512}$
  3. $\frac{37}{256}$
  4. $\frac{37}{128}$

Solution

Since 8 coins are tossed simultaneously. Hence total samples $=2^8=256=n(\mathrm{~S})$ Number of ways of getting at least 6 heads $={ }^8 c_6+{ }^8 c_7+{ }^8 c_8=37=n(\mathrm{E})$ Therefore, Required probability $=\frac{n(\mathrm{E})}{n(\mathrm{~S})}=\frac{37}{256}$

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2023 (15 May Shift 1)

Practice more Probability questions on Aicharya