Combinations

Six friends are going to play a ball game.  Each team has 3 players.  How many different team combinations are possible?

• 120
• 6
• 18
• 20

At summer camp, the campers pick two activities for the first day of camp.  They can choose from among hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, and bird watching.  How many different combinations of activities are there?

• 6
• 12
• 2
• 8

At the middle school, a student takes 4 core classes a day.  There are 6 different core classes offered.  How many different combinations of classes are there?

• 24
• 15
• 720
• 360

The class is drawing maps of the 7 continents to display in the school lobby.  The main wall in the lobby has room for 3 maps.  How many combinations of maps are possible for that location?

• 5,040
• 21
• 210
• 10

Ms. Hudson's literature class is voting on the 2 most influential people of the 18th century.  The choices are 5 famous people.  How many different combinations are possible?

• 10
• 120
• 20
• 60

Kimberly has seven colors of lanyards.  She uses three different colors to make a key chain.  How many different combinations can she choose?

• 21
• 5.040
• 6
• 35

On Sundays at Ice Cream Heaven, you can choose two free toppings for your sundae.  The toppings are nuts, hot fudge, caramel, and sprinkles.  How many different combinations of toppings can you order?

• 8
• 12
• 24
• 6

How many different four-person relay teams can be chosen from eight students?

• 24
• 1,680
• 32
• 40,320

There are nine varieties of muffins available at the Coffee Shop.  How many different ways can you choose three different muffins?

• 84
• 6
• 27
• 504

What is the probability that you spin a prime number and draw the letter "M"?

• 3/12
• 3/16
• 4/8