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Calculating Probability Using a Pinball Simulation

Shoot a pinball to compare the theoretical calculation with the experimental probability of the ball landing in the chosen region.

Task 1

Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Task 2

Why does the total length appear in the denominator for theoretical probability?

Task 3

When finding probability using line segments, why are segments lengths added together?

Task 4

How can you find the probability of not landing a ball on a colored segment?