If a coin is tossed three times, the likelihood of obtaining three heads in a row is _____.
A) 0
B) .500
C) .875
D) .125

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The likelihood of obtaining heads on one toss of a fair coin is 1/2. The likelihood of obtaining heads on two consecutive tosses is (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/4. The likelihood of obtaining heads on three consecutive tosses is (1/2) * (1/2) * (1/2) = 1/8 = 0.125, which is approximately 0.12 or 12.5%. Therefore, the answer is D.

If a Coin Is Tossed Three Times, the Likelihood of Obtaining