The experiment involved tossing three coins simultaneously. The experiment was carried out 100 times, and it was noted that three heads occurred 40 times. What is the difference between the experimental probability of getting three heads and its theoretical probability? write the answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

The theoretical probability of getting three heads when tossing three coins simultaneously is (1/2)^3 = 1/8.

The experimental probability of getting three heads in this experiment is 40/100 = 2/5.

Therefore, the difference between the experimental probability and the theoretical probability is:

2/5 - 1/8 = (16/40) - (5/40) = 11/40.

So, the difference is 11/40.