The probability that $A$ speaks the truth is $\frac{4}{5}$. $A$ coin is tossed. $A$ reports that a head appears. The probability that there was actually a head is

  • A
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{5}$

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