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QuizMultiple Choice

Experimental Probability

Question 5 • Math Models A

The results of a color spinner experiment are shown in the table. Consider the experimental probability of the spinner landing on green. If the experiment is repeated with 50 spins, what is the prediction for the number of spins that will land on green?ResultFrequencyBlue7Red9Green6Yellow8

Answer
A
5
B
6
C
10
D
12

Explanation

There were 30 spins in the experiment altogether: 7 + 9 + 6 + 8 = 30. Green occurred 6 times, so the experimental probability of green is 6/30 = 1/5; with 50 spins, the prediction is 50 × 1/5 = 10 green spins, choice C.

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