To find the experimental probability of each outcome, we need to divide the number of times the cup landed in each position by the total number of tosses (50).
- Experimental probability of landing open side up:
Number of times open side up = 3
Experimental probability = 3/50 = 0.06 or 6%
- Experimental probability of landing closed side up:
Number of times closed side up = 7
Experimental probability = 7/50 = 0.14 or 14%
- Experimental probability of landing on its side:
Number of times landed on side = 40
Experimental probability = 40/50 = 0.8 or 80%
Therefore, the experimental probabilities are:
- Landing open side up: 6%
- Landing closed side up: 14%
- Landing on side: 80%
Jake tossed a paper cup 50 times and recorded how it landed. The table shows the results:
Position Open Side Up Closed Side Up Landing on Side
Number of Times Landed in Position 3 7 40
Based on the table, determine the experimental probability of each outcome (landing open side up, landing closed side up, and landing on its side). Show your work. (10 points)
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