Question 19

Mathematics Linear and Quadratic Equations Medium

Coefficients of quadratic equation \( a x^{2}+b x+c=0 \) are chosen by tossing three fair coins where 'head' means one and 'tail' means two. Then the probability that roots of the equation are imaginary is

(A) \( \frac{7}{8} \)
(B) \( \frac{5}{8} \)
(C) \( \frac{3}{8} \)
(D) \( \frac{1}{8} \)
✓ Correct Answer: Option A Verified Solution

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