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counting and probability intermediate

Problem

Mahmoud tosses three coins. What is the probability that he will get at least one head?
Solution
We compute the probability that Mahmoud flips three tails and subtract from 1. The probability that Mahmoud flips one tail with one coin is , so the probability that he flips three tails is . The probability that he gets at least one head is .
Final answer
\frac{7}{8}