A number cube was rolled as part of an experiment. The results are displayed in the table below.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|c|}
\hline Number & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 \\
\hline Frequency & 4 & 6 & 5 & 7 & 3 & 5 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

What is the best explanation of how to find the experimental probability of rolling a 3?

A. To find the experimental probability of rolling a three, write a ratio of the number of times three occurs to the total number of trials. Simplify if necessary.
B. To find the experimental probability of rolling a three, write a ratio of the total number of trials to the frequency of the number three. Simplify if necessary.
C. To find the experimental probability of rolling a three, write a ratio of the number three to the total number of trials. Simplify if necessary.
D. To find the experimental probability of rolling a three, write a ratio of the total number of trials to the number three. Simplify if necessary.



Answer :

### Solution

To find the experimental probability of rolling a three, follow these steps:

1. Determine the Frequency of Rolling a Three:
- Check the frequency given for the number 3 in the table. In this case, the number 3 was rolled 5 times.

2. Find the Total Number of Trials:
- To find the total number of trials (the total number of times the cube was rolled), sum up all the frequencies from the table.
[tex]\[ \text{Total trials} = 4 + 6 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 5 = 30 \][/tex]

3. Write the Ratio:
- The experimental probability is the ratio of the frequency of rolling a 3 to the total number of trials.
[tex]\[ \text{Experimental probability} = \frac{\text{Frequency of rolling a 3}}{\text{Total trials}} = \frac{5}{30} \][/tex]

4. Simplify the Ratio if Necessary:
- The given ratio [tex]\(\frac{5}{30}\)[/tex] can be simplified. The simplified form is:
[tex]\[ \frac{5}{30} = \frac{1}{6} \][/tex]

So, the experimental probability of rolling a three is [tex]\(\frac{1}{6}\)[/tex] or approximately 0.167 (rounded to three decimal places), which is 16.67%.

Correct Answer:
To find the experimental probability of rolling a three, write a ratio of the number of times three occurs to the total number of trials. Simplify if necessary.