Question

in a probability experiment, eric flipped a coin 42 times. the coin landed on heads 28 times. what is the ratio of heads to tails in this experiment?
○a. (\frac{2}{3})
○b. (\frac{1}{2})
○c. (\frac{2}{1})

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate the number of tails

The total number of flips is \(42\), and the number of heads is \(28\). So the number of tails is \(42 - 28=14\).

Step2: Calculate the ratio of heads to tails

The ratio of heads to tails is \(\frac{28}{14}\). Simplifying \(\frac{28}{14}\) (divide numerator and denominator by \(14\)), we get \(\frac{28\div14}{14\div14}=\frac{2}{1}\).

Answer:

C. \(\frac{2}{1}\)