A bag contains coins - N fair coins, and one coin with 'Head' on both sides. A coin is selected at random and tossed. If the probability of getting 'Head' is , then N is equal to:
- (A)5
- (B)7✓ Correct
- (C)8
- (D)9
Answer: (B)
Solution
The selected coin is fair with probability and two-headed with probability . By total probability, . Setting this equal to gives , so and .
JEE Main · 2026 · 06 Apr 2026 · Shift 1 · Single correct option