Question

flip a paper cup in the air and see how it lands. what is the probability the cup lands on its bottom? run trial ×1 run trial ×10 run trial ×100 total trials total successes percent success 0 0 0% 8% 16% 24% 32%

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the concept of probability

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

Step2: Assume running a large number of trials (e.g., 1000 trials)

If in a simulation (by clicking the run trial buttons multiple times and aggregating data), say after 1000 trials, assume the number of times the cup lands on its bottom (successes) is \(n\).

Step3: Calculate the probability

If after running a sufficient number of trials (using the \(×100\) button multiple times), for example, if after 1000 trials, the number of times it lands on the bottom is 160. Then probability \(P=\frac{160}{1000} = 0.16=16\%\)

Answer:

16%