To calculate the experimental probability of rolling an 8, we need to know how many times an 8 was rolled out of the 50 times. Unfortunately, this information is missing from the given text. Please provide the number of times an 8 was rolled in the 50 trials for us to calculate the experimental probability.
However, we can still calculate the theoretical probability of rolling an 8. There are a total of 36 possible outcomes when rolling two dice (6 faces on each die). Out of these possible outcomes, there are 5 ways to get a sum of 8:
- Roll a 2 on the first die and a 6 on the second die (2+6=8)
- Roll a 3 on the first die and a 5 on the second die (3+5=8)
- Roll a 4 on the first die and a 4 on the second die (4+4=8)
- Roll a 5 on the first die and a 3 on the second die (5+3=8)
- Roll a 6 on the first die and a 2 on the second die (6+2=8)
Therefore, the theoretical probability of rolling an 8 is 5/36 = 13.9%. Once we have the experimental probability, we could compare both probabilities to see if the experiment rolled more or less 8's than expected.
An experiment was conducted where two dice were rolled 50 times. The sum of the faces are recorded in the chart.
What is the experimental probability of rolling an 8?
Responses
A 18%18%
B 14%14%
C 12%12%
D 16%16%
Question 2
What is the theoretical probability of rolling an 8, and how do the experimental and theoretical probabilities compare?
Responses
A The theoretical probability is 19.4%. The experiment rolled less 8's than would be expected theoretically.The theoretical probability is 19.4%. The experiment rolled less 8's than would be expected theoretically.
B The theoretical probability is 16.7%. The experiment rolled less 8's than would be expected theoretically.The theoretical probability is 16.7%. The experiment rolled less 8's than would be expected theoretically.
C The theoretical probability is 13.9%. The experiment rolled more 8's than would be expected theoretically.The theoretical probability is 13.9%. The experiment rolled more 8's than would be expected theoretically.
D The theoretical probability is 11.1%. The experiment rolled more 8's than would be expected theoretically.
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out of the 50 times, 8 was rolled 8 times
Thank you for providing the missing information. To calculate the experimental probability of rolling an 8, we need to divide the number of times an 8 was rolled by the total number of rolls:
Experimental probability of rolling an 8 = number of times an 8 was rolled / total number of rolls
Experimental probability of rolling an 8 = 8/50
Experimental probability of rolling an 8 = 0.16 or 16%
Now we can compare the experimental and theoretical probabilities of rolling an 8. The theoretical probability of rolling an 8 is 13.9%. The experimental probability of rolling an 8 is 16%. This means that in this experiment, rolling an 8 occurred more frequently than expected by theoretical probability.
Experimental probability of rolling an 8 = number of times an 8 was rolled / total number of rolls
Experimental probability of rolling an 8 = 8/50
Experimental probability of rolling an 8 = 0.16 or 16%
Now we can compare the experimental and theoretical probabilities of rolling an 8. The theoretical probability of rolling an 8 is 13.9%. The experimental probability of rolling an 8 is 16%. This means that in this experiment, rolling an 8 occurred more frequently than expected by theoretical probability.
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