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Three fair coins are tossed. What is the probability of getting exactly two tails?
A1/8
B3/8
C1/2
D1/4
✓ Correct Answer: B — 3/8
Outcomes: TTH, THT, HTT. Total outcomes for 3 coins = 8. P = 3/8.
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