For a fair coin, fairly tossed, we say that the probability of it coming up heads is .50. This is an example of
A) empirical probability
B) theoretical probability
C) the addition theorem
D) the multiplication theorem

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Theoretical probability is a probability that is calculated using mathematical formulas or logical reasoning, rather than being based on experimental data. In this case, the probability of the coin coming up heads is calculated using the formula P(heads) = 1/2, which is a theoretical probability.

For a Fair Coin, Fairly Tossed, We Say That the Probability