There are two coins,one unbiased with probability $\frac{1}{2}$ of getting heads and the other one is biased with probability $\frac{3}{4}$ of getting heads. $A$ coin is selected at random and tossed. It shows heads up. Then,the probability that the unbiased coin was selected is

  • A
    $\frac{2}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{3}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{5}$

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