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Experimental vs. Theoretical Probability

Question 3 • Concepts in Probability and Statistics - MA3120 A-CR

A set of face cards contains 4 Jacks, 4 Queens, and 4 Kings. Carlie chooses a card from the set, records the type of card, and then replaces the card. She repeats this procedure a total of 60 times. Her results are shown in the table.CardsType of CardObserved FrequencyRelative FrequencyJack24Queen16King20How does the experimental probability of choosing a Queen compare with the theoretical probability of choosing a Queen?

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The experimental probability is 4 less than the theoretical probability.
B
The experimental probability is less than the theoretical probability.
Option B
C
The experimental probability is more than the theoretical probability.
Option C
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The experimental probability is 4 more than the theoretical probability.
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