Question

Iliana performed an experiment by spinning a spinner a set number of times and noting the color on which the spinner landed.

The table below shows the results.

Result Frequency
Blue . 7
Red . 9
Green . 6
Yellow . 8
What is the experimental probability for the highest frequency?

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Answer 1

An experimental probability is given by the number of observations divided by the number of trials.

From the given table it can be seen that the color with the highest frequency is red with 9 observations while that number of trials is given by the sum of the individual observations, i.e 7 + 9 + 6 + 8 = 30

Therefore, the experimental probability of the highest frequeny is given by 9 / 30 = 0.3

Answer 2

The experimental probability for the highest frequency is:

3/10

Explanation:

We are given that:

Iliana performed an experiment by spinning a spinner a set number of times and noting the color on which the spinner landed.

The table below shows the results.

Result Frequency

Blue 7

Red 9

Green 6

Yellow 8

We have to find the experimental probability for the highest frequency.

The highest frequency is of red color which is 9.

and total outcomes=7+9+6+8= 30

Hence, the experimental probability for the highest frequency is:

9/30 = 3/10