Question

10. Brian tossed a paper cup a total of 25 times and record the data below on how the cup landed.
Position of cup Open side up Closed side up Landing on side
Number of times landed in the position 3 7 15

Find the experiment probability for the following
a. Open side up:

b. Closed side up:

c. Landing on its side:

Answer 1

a) experimental probability for an event would be (outcomes for that event)/total outcomes

so: open side up would be open side up/total = ?

Answer 2

would it be .12 or 8.3

Answer 3

remember that probability cannot be greater than 1.

Answer 4

so it would be .12

Answer 5

good, now repeat the same logic for b) closed side up

Answer 6

b would be .28 correct

Answer 7

and c would be 0.6 correct

Answer 8

well done for both