The data below shows the results of an experiment that was conducted by tossing a paper cup into the air and recording how it landed. If you were to toss the cup again, what is the probability (as a fraction) it would land on its side?

Question

How it landed Frequency
Upside down 12
On the side 30
Right side up 8

Answer 1

The total number of trials is 12 + 30 + 8 = 50.

The probability of landing on its side is 30/50, which simplifies to 3/5.

So, the probability of the cup landing on its side if tossed again is 3/5.