Counting Principle

How many outfits are possible with 5 pairs of jeans, 8 t-shirts, and 2 pairs of shoes?

• 15
• 40
• 80
• 10

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

At  a New Car Dealership a particular model comes in 4 trim levels, 5 different colors, and 3 different interiors. How many different versions of this car model can be created from these options?

• 180
• 23
• 12
• 60

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

The cafeteria has 2 choices of salads, 3 choices of entrees, and 2 choices of beverages. How many meal combinations are available and why?

• 7 because 2 + 3 + 2
• 12 because 2 x 3 x 2

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Harpo, Groucho, Chico, Zeppo, Gummo and Karl are running in a race. How many different orders of finish are possible?

• 36

• 64

• 720

• 46656

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

If you draw a random card from a standard deck of cards, how many possible outcomes?

• 13
• 26
• 52
• 54

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

The cafeteria is serving three kinds of sandwiches:  tuna (T), chicken, (C), and peanut butter (P).  They are also serving a choice of two drinks:  milk (M) or water (W).  Which shows the complete set of possible combinations?

• TW, CW, PW
• TW, TM, TC, CW, PW
• TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM
• TCP, MW

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

CCSS.3.OA.A.3

A restaurant serves 5 main dishes, 3 salads, and 4 desserts. How many different meals could be ordered if each has a main dish, a salad, and a dessert?

• 5 x 3 x 4 = 60

• 5 + 3 + 4 = 12

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

CCSS.HSS.CP.B.8

Which of the following situations is represented by this tree diagram?

• 3 shirt options, 6 pants options, and 12 shoe options
• 3 shirt options, 2 pants options, and 2 shoe options
• 2 shirt options, 3 pants options, and 1 shoe option

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

Shoppers in a large shopping mall are categorizes as male or female, over 40 or under 40, and cash or credit card shoppers. In how many ways can shoppers be categorized?

• 160
• 6
• 8
• 16

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.1

What is the total number of outcomes for picking a cat or dog and choosing the colors black, brown or spotted?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 8

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CCSS.HSS.CP.B.9