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Three coins are tossed once. Let A denote the event ‘three heads snow”, B denote the event “two heads and one tail show”, C denote the event” three tails show and D denote the event 'a head shows on the first coin”. Which events are(i) mutually exclusive?     (ii) simple?     (iii) Compound?

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To solve the problem, we will analyze the events defined and determine which are mutually exclusive, simple, and compound. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Sample Space**: When three coins are tossed, the sample space (S) consists of all possible outcomes. The outcomes are: - HHH (three heads) - HHT (two heads, one tail) ...
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