Anika Nicole, Wordsmith, PG In Journalism, New York
Answered Jun 07, 2018
The correct answer is 14/25.
The proportion of heads in this experiment will be equal to the total number of favorable events (i.e. heads) divided by the total number of events (i.e. heads+tails). By this formula, we shall get :
28/ (28 + 22) = 28/50
We can also reduce this fraction as 14/25 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2. Hence, the appropriate answer will be option D. as all are inappropriate to this question.
The coin landed on heads 28 times out of 50 total flips. However, 28/50 needs to be reduced. You can simplify the fraction by dividing by 2. This gives you an answer of 14/25.