A paper cup is dropped and its landing position is recorded. The cup can land on the side, on the open end, or on the closed end. The results of 20 trials are shown in the table below:

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yuliacosta111 · Answer

Based on the table, which of the following best compares the experimental probability of the cup landing on its open end with the experimental probability of the cup landing on its closed end?

 The probabilities are equal.
 The probability of landing on the open end is greater.
 The probability of landing on the closed end is greater.
 No conclusion can be made.

yuliacosta111 · Answer

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@Michele_Laino

michele_laino · Answer

probability, it is defined as the subsequent ratio:
favorable cases/possible cases
so:
probability to get the cup landing on its open end is 7/18
probablity to get the cup landing on it closed end  is 4/18
from the table I count 18 trials and not 20