The Table Displays the Probabilities for Each of the Outcomes

question 192

Multiple Choice

The table displays the probabilities for each of the outcomes when three fair coins are tossed and the number of heads is counted. Find the probability that the number of heads on a single toss of the three coins is at most 2. $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Outcome } & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 \\\hline \text { Probability } & .125 & .375 & .375 & .125 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A) .875
• B) .125
• C) .500
• D) .750

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