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First, you find the probability of picking 1 in 5 disregarding order (combination).

5 C 1 = 5/1 = 5

Then you divide that by the possible number of outcomes which is 25.

5/ 2^5= .0195

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Q: A fair coin is tossed 5 times What is the probability of exactly 1 head?
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