Experimental or Theoretical Probability

A bag has 4 green marbles, 3 red, 2 blue and 1 yellow. What is the theoretical probability of pulling a red?

• 3/10

• 3/6

• 1/9

• 1/3

Theoretical P(Even #)

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 3/6

• 2/6

The bar graph shows the results of spinning the spinner 200 times. What is the experimental probability of landing on a 3?

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Neil tossed a 6-sided die 90 times. The results of his tosses are recorded in the table below: Which number has the experimental probability of 13/90?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Several students conducted a simulation where a standard coin was tossed several times and the results were recorded in the table. Which table shows an experimental probability of landing on tails that is closest to the theoretical probability of landing on tails?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

Jackson flipped a coin 100 times. He got heads 67 times and tails 33 times. Which statement best describes the situation?

• 67% is the experimental probability of getting a head on a coin flip.

• 33% is the theoretical probability of getting a head on a coin flip.

• 67% is the theoretical probability of getting a head on a coin flip.

• 33% is the experimental probability of getting a head on a coin flip.

What is the experimental probability of P(R,A)? Write your answer as a percent rounded to the nearest tenth. (example: 13.5)

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

The arrow of this spinner was spun 60 times. On 45 out of 60 times, the arrow landed on a section labeled with a multiple of 4. What was the difference between the theoretical probability and the experimental probability of the arrow landing on a section labeled with a multiple of 4? Give your answer as a percent.

• 25

• 50

• 75

What is the experimental probability of P(G,G)? Write your answer as a percent rounded to the nearest tenth. (example: 13.5)

Mathematical Equivalence

ON