Differentiate between experimental and theoretical probability in the following question. Pashmina flips a double-sided coin 20 times, and it lands on heads 15 times. What is the theoretical probability that it will land on heads?(1 point)
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Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction
25
Start Fraction 2 over 5 End Fraction
14
Start Fraction 1 over 4 End Fraction
12
Experimental probability refers to the probability calculated by performing an experiment or observation, such as flipping a coin multiple times and recording the outcomes. In this case, the experimental probability of the coin landing on heads is 15/20 or 3/4.
Theoretical probability, on the other hand, is calculated based on mathematical reasoning and analysis of the possible outcomes. As the coin has two sides (heads and tails), the theoretical probability of it landing on heads is 1/2 or 50%.
Therefore, the correct response is: Start Fraction 1 over 2 End Fraction