Which best exemplifies the empirical definition of probability?
A)The probability that a Chinese athlete will win the diving competition in the next Olympics
B)The probability that a fair coin will come up heads when it is flipped
C)The probability that your own bank will become insolvent within 12 months
D)The probability that a checked bag on Flight 1872 will weigh less than 30 pounds

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The empirical definition of probability is based on observed data or experiments. Option D involves measuring the frequency of checked bags weighing less than 30 pounds, which can be empirically observed and calculated.

Which Best Exemplifies the Empirical Definition of Probability