Question

When a coin is tossed 20 times, it lands on heads 5 times. How does the experimental probability differ from the theoretical probability?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Given that :

Number of tosses / trials = 20

Number of heads = 5

The experimental probability = the actual output of am event when an experiment or test is carried out :

Experimental probability = number of occuences / number of trials

That is :

P(head) = 5 / 20 = 1/4

Theoretical probability could be regarded as the expected output of an event based on the mathematical calculation :

Required outcome / Total possible outcomes

Theoretical probability P(head) in a toss = 1/2