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counting and probability junior

Problem

A fair coin is tossed 3 times. What is the probability of at least two consecutive heads?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
There are ways to flip the coins, in order. There are two ways to get exactly two consecutive heads: HHT and THH. There is only one way to get three consecutive heads: HHH. Therefore, the probability of flipping at least two consecutive heads is .
Final answer
C