Handling Data 3
1 mark · EasyA coin is tossed once.
Write down the probability of getting a tail.
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\frac{1}{2} (±0)
Also accept: 1/2; 0.5
Common mistakes: Writing 2 as the answer
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B1 · 1 mark · Correct answer: 1/2 or 0.5
Worked solution
There are two possible outcomes: heads or tails. Probability of tail = 1 out of 2 = 1/2 or 0.5.