Question

Mike has made 50% of his free throws in basketball. How could you simulate his next 12 free throws?Mike has made 50% of his free throws in basketball. How could you simulate his next 12 free throws?


Select one:


A. Flip a coin 12 times, recording the number of times it lands on heads.

B. Roll a number cube 12 times, recording the number of times it lands on 4.

C. Roll a number cube and spin a spinner with 4 sections 12 times.

D. Put the numbers 1-12 on slips of paper in a bag. Draw out 4 numbers.

Answer 1

i would say a because it is the only one representing 50% but i am not sure

Answer 2

The answer would be (A) because the 50% chance is represented by the coin landing on heads, and because the coin being flipped twelve times represents the next 12 throws. None of the other possible answers incorporate the 50%. (B) is about 16%, (C) is about 4%, and (D) is about 33%.