Ten identical coins are shaken vigorously in a cup and then poured out onto a table top.Which of the following distributions has the highest probability of occurrence? (T = Tails,H = Heads)

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In option D, there are 15 tails and 15 heads. This is the most likely distribution as there is an equal chance of each coin landing heads or tails. In all other options, there is a bias towards one outcome, such as Option A having 11 tails and only 9 heads.

Ten Identical Coins Are Shaken Vigorously in a Cup and Then