$A$ bag contains $n + 1$ coins. Among these coins,one coin has heads on both sides,while all other coins are fair. $A$ coin is chosen at random from the bag. If the probability of getting a head when the chosen coin is tossed is $7/12$,what is the value of $n$?

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    None of these

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