What is the probability of getting a head when a fair coin is tossed?
A
1/4
B
1/3
C
1/2
D
3/4
Correct Answer: Option C — 1/2
Explanation:
A fair coin has two equally likely outcomes: head and tail. Probability = favorable outcomes / total outcomes = 1/2. This foundational concept establishes equally likely outcomes. Classical probability assumes equal likelihood and forms the basis of all probability calculations from simple coin tosses to complex combinatorial problems.