Question

1

Manny tosses a dime 500 times, and it lands on heads 325 times.

What is the theoretical Probability the the dime lands on tails?

(10 Points)

2/3

250/500

o 1/2

13/20

Answer 1

7/20

Explanation:

He tosses the dime 500 times and it lands on heads 325 times.

There are only two possibilities in a coin toss: Head or tails

This means that it lands on tails:

500 - 325 = 175

The theoretical probability of the dime landing on tails is:

175 / 500 = 7/20