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The probability of a coin showing head is p and then 100 such coins are tossed. If the probability of 50 coins showing head is same as the probalility of 51 coins showing head then p equals

A

`1/2`

B

`(49)/(100)`

C

`(51)/(101)`

D

`(50)/(101)`

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  • When a coin is tossed the probability of getting a tail or head is…….

    A
    0
    B
    `(-1)/2`
    C
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    D
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    C
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    D
    `3/2`
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    12
    C
    14
    D
    20
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