Probability Combinations and Possible Outcomes

Three coins are tossed. Use the Sample Space provided. What's the probability of landing on the same side on all 3 coins? (Remember to simplify your answer).

• ⅛

• 1/4

• ⅓

• ⅞

Based on the sample space, what is the probability of NOT wearing a red shirt OR grey trousers?

• 9/16

• 7/16

• 8/16

• 4/16

When rolling 1 die once, spinning a spinner once, and flipping a coin once, how many combinations are possible? 

• 13

• 32

• 60

• 16

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 CORRECT Sample Space List of possible combinations?

• TW, CW, PW

• TW, TM, TC, CW, PW

• TW, TM, CW, CM, PW, PM

• TCP, MW

The sample space tree diagram for a team of three students is shown. What is the probability that the team would consist of at least2 girls? (Simplify your answer).

• ½

• ⅜

• ¾

• ⅙

Probability is defined as...

• the set of all possible outcomes.

• the likelihood that an event will happen.

• a tree diagram.

• the fundamental counting principle.

Tree diagrams are useful because...

• they are cool to draw.

• they show you pictures of the food.

• they show you all possible outcomes.

• they only show you the best choices.

Based on the tree diagram, what is the probability of choosing a combination with a chicken sandwich?

• 1/3

• 4/12

• 2/12

• 2/4

Based on the tree diagram, what is the probability of eating a salad with juice?

• 6/12

• 1/2

• 3/12

• 1/4

During lunch, you have a choice of 1 burger, 1 side and 1 drink. Which multiplication sentence shows the total number of possible combinations?

• 4 x 2

• 4 + 2 + 4

• 4 + 2

• 4 x 2 x 4