Question

A number cube is tossed 60 times.

Outcome Frequency
1 12
2 13
3 11
4 6
5 10
6 8


Determine the experimental probability of landing on a number less than 4.
6 over 60
36 over 60
38 over 60
42 over 60

Answer 1

Explanation:

Probability works in fractions. The first part says a cube was tossed 60 times. That confirms that 60 is the denominator. So let's start that fraction.

`(x)/(60)`

Next, what numbers are less than 4? 1, 2, and 3. So let's add the results of 1, 2, and 3

1 was 12

2 was 13

3 was 11

12 + 13 + 11 = 36. 36 is our other number, making the answer

`(36)/(60) = 36 \: over \: 60`