Fundamental Counting Principle

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What is the Fundamental Counting Principle?

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The Fundamental Counting Principle states that if there are 'm' ways to do one thing and 'n' ways to do another, then there are m × n ways to do both.

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How many different versions of a car can be created with 4 trim levels, 5 colors, and 3 interiors?

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4 x 5 x 3 = 60 different versions.

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If you roll a die (6 sides) and flip a coin (2 sides), how many possible outcomes are there?

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6 x 2 = 12 possible outcomes.

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What is Theoretical Probability?

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Theoretical Probability is the likelihood of an event happening based on all possible outcomes, defined as the ratio of the number of favorable outcomes to the total number of outcomes.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.7A

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Which method allows you to see all possible outcomes of an event?

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Tree diagram.

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CCSS.7.SP.C.8B

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If a restaurant serves 5 main dishes, 3 salads, and 4 desserts, how many different meals can be ordered?

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5 x 3 x 4 = 60 different meals.

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What is an example of using the Fundamental Counting Principle in real life?

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Choosing an outfit: If you have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants, you can create 3 x 2 = 6 different outfits.

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What is the formula for calculating the total outcomes when combining multiple choices?

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Total outcomes = (number of choices for option 1) x (number of choices for option 2) x ...

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What is a practical application of the Fundamental Counting Principle?

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Determining the number of different license plates possible with a set number of letters and numbers.

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How do you calculate the number of outcomes for multiple independent events?

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Multiply the number of outcomes for each independent event.