The table shows the results when two coins are tossed simultaneously 500 times.

Two heads 110 times.
One head 265 times
No heads 125 times

What is the probability of getting only one head?

1 answer

To find the probability of getting only one head when two coins are tossed simultaneously, you can use the formula for probability:

\[ \text{Probability} = \frac{\text{Number of favorable outcomes}}{\text{Total number of outcomes}} \]

From the data provided:

  • The number of times only one head was obtained is 265.
  • The total number of tosses is 500.

Now, plug the values into the formula:

\[ \text{Probability of getting only one head} = \frac{265}{500} \]

Now, simplify the fraction:

\[ \frac{265}{500} = 0.53 \]

Thus, the probability of getting only one head is \( 0.53 \) or \( 53% \).