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Probability of Events
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Theoretical Probability

Example 1

Considering the event A of tossing a coin, what is the probability of getting a head?


Solution

The sample space for tossing a coin is given by S = {H, T}. The event of interest is the event of obtaining a head; that is, A = {H}. Note that N=2 and n=1.

Thus, the probability of getting a head is

P(A)= n N = 1 2 .