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% 15% 22% 29%

Explanation:

Step1: Understand probability formula

Probability \( P=\frac{\text{Number of successes}}{\text{Total number of trials}}\times100\%\)

Step2: Conduct trials

Click “Run Trial × 100” (assuming we want a large - number of trials for more accurate result). Suppose after running 100 trials, if the number of times the cup lands on its bottom (successes) is \(n\).

Step3: Calculate probability

If \(n = 22\) (for example, if in 100 trials, 22 times it lands on bottom), then \(P=\frac{22}{100}\times100\% = 22\%\)

Answer:

22%