Answer:
D) The theoretical probability of landing on pink is 1/4 and the experimental probability is 30%.
Step-by-step explanation:
Theoretical probability refers to the likelihood of an event occurring based on assumptions, without relying on observed data. It is calculated by dividing the number of favourable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.
In this case, the spinner has 4 equal sections colored pink, white, blue, and orange. So, the number of favorable outcomes for landing on pink is 1, and the total number of possible outcomes is 4. Therefore, the theoretical probability of landing on pink is 1/4.
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Experimental probability is based on the actual results of an experiment (gathered by experimenting repeatedly). It is calculated by dividing the recorded number of times an event happens by the total number of trials in the actual experiment.
In this case, there were 20 spins conducted during the experiment, and the spinner landed on pink 6 times. Therefore, the experimental probability of landing on pink is 6/20.
Convert this to a percentage:
[tex]\dfrac{6}{20}=0.3=30\%[/tex]
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The statement that best compares the theoretical and experimental probability of landing on pink is:
