SOLUTION: what is the probability of obtaining either 2 heads or 4 heads if a fair coin is tossed 5 times

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Question 911284: what is the probability of obtaining either 2 heads or 4 heads if a fair coin is tossed 5 times
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the probability of obtaining either 2 heads or 4 heads if a fair coin is tossed 5 times
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P(2 heads) = 5C2/2^5 = 10/32
P(4 heads) = 5C4/2^5 = 5/32
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P(2 heads or 4 heads) = 15/32
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Stan H.
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