Combinatorics and Probability Problems

Combinatorics and Probability Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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The video tutorial covers the concept of sample spaces and how to calculate possible outcomes in various scenarios, such as meal combinations, coin flips, and clothing choices. It explains different methods to organize sample spaces, including lists, tables, and tree diagrams. The tutorial also explores the multiplication principle to determine the total number of outcomes and provides practice exercises to reinforce learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different meal combinations can be made if you have 3 main courses, 2 side dishes, and 3 drinks?

36

24

18

12

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of outcomes when flipping a coin and rolling a six-sided die?

8

6

10

12

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is NOT mentioned as a way to organize sample spaces?

Graph

Table

List

Tree

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you have 3 shirts and 3 pants, how many different outfits can you create?

6

15

9

12

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many outcomes are possible when spinning a color and a number, given 4 colors and 5 numbers?

15

10

25

20

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the probability of randomly selecting a sandwich with ham, lettuce, and tomatoes from 1,200 possible combinations?

1/50

1/150

1/100

1/200

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different sandwiches can be made with 3 types of bread, 4 proteins, 4 cheeses, and 5 vegetables?

1,000

1,200

800

600

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