Answer: 2 heads
Step-by-step explanation:
First, write the experimental probability as a fraction in simplest form.
P(heads)
=
heads
total
=
heads
heads+tails
=
4
4+2
=
4
6
=
2
3
The experimental probability is
2
3
.
We can predict the outcome of the second set of trials by assuming that the ratio will be the same as in the first set of trials. Write a proportion by setting the two ratios equal to each other, then solve.
2
3
=
n
3
2
3
(33)
=
n
3
(33) Multiply both sides by (33)
23
= 3n Simplify
6
= 3n Simplify
2
= n Divide both sides by 3
Based on experimental probability, Latrell should expect 2 of the next 3 flips to come up heads.
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