Question

flip a paper cup in the air and see how it lands.
what is the probability the cup lands on its top?
run trial
×1
run trial
×10
run trial
×100
total
trials
total
successes
percent
success
0
0
0%
4%
11%
17%
24%

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the concept of probability

Probability of an event = $\frac{\text{Number of successful outcomes}}{\text{Total number of trials}}$

Step2: Analyze the given options

Since no trials are run yet, we assume based on common experimental results (in real - life experiments with paper cups, the probability of landing on the top is relatively low). Among the options \(4\%\), \(11\%\), \(17\%\), \(24\%\), \(4\%\) is the lowest value which is more in line with the fact that the cup has a small area on the top and is more likely to land on its side or bottom in most cases.

Answer:

\(4\%\)