Probability that A speaks truth is $\frac{4}{5}.$ A coin is tossed. A reports that a head appears. The probability that actually there was head is
  • A$\frac{4}{5}$
  • B$\frac{1}{2}$
  • C$\frac{1}{5}$
  • D$\frac{2}{5}$
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