What is the probability of getting exactly 3 heads in 5 coin flips?

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What is the probability of getting exactly 3 heads in 5 coin flips?
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This is a binomial probability problem. The probability is calculated as (5 choose 3) * (1/2)^3 * (1/2)^2 = 10 * (1/8) * (1/4) = 10/32 = 5/16. So, the probability is 5/16 or 31.25%.