Question 45

Mathematics Probability Medium

One hundred identical coins each with probability \( P \) of showing up heads are tossed. If \( 0<\mathrm{P}<1 \) and the probability of heads showing on 50 coins is equal to that of heads on 51 coins; then the value of \( P \) is

(A) \( \frac{1}{2} \)
(B) \( \frac{49}{101} \)
(C) \( \frac{50}{101} \)
(D) \( \frac{51}{101} \)
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

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