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 right side up?

Question

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

Answer 1

Total number of outcomes = 12 + 30 + 8 = 50

Number of times the cup landed right side up = 8

Probability = Number of favorable outcomes / Total number of outcomes
Probability = 8 / 50
Probability = 2 / 10
Probability = 1 / 5

Therefore, the probability of the cup landing right side up if tossed again is 1/5.