Please help me with this math problem!!!???

Question

Hiro has a probability of winning each time he plays a certain game at a carnival. If Hiro plays the game 48 times, which of the following is the best prediction of the number of times he will win the game?

Answer 1

Allison,

 

You may choose the correct answer knowing the probability (let's call it P) that Hiro has of winning each time he plays the game.

 

So, if Hiro plays the game once, the number of times he will likely win is P*1.  (note:  P is usually expressed as a percent or a fraction or a S:N ratio).

 

If Hiro plays the game twice, the number of likely wins is P*2.

 

And, if Hiro plays the game 48 times, the number of likely wins is P*48.

 

This problem highlights the difference between "theoretical probability" (how often Hiro will likely win) and "experimental probability" (how often Hiro actually wins).