Page 204 - Math Course 3 (Book 2)

Counting Outcomes

Skill Practice!

Draw a tree diagram to show the sample space for each event. Determine the number of possible outcomes.
1. planting a garden with roses, zinnias, or cosmos, in yellow, red, orange, or purple

2. selecting monogrammed or plain stationery, in white or buff, with lined or unlined envelopes

Find the value of each expression.

3. 1! 4. 3! 5. 6! 6. 9!

7. Two dice are rolled. How many outcomes are possible?

8. If students can choose between 7 elective subjects, 6 class periods, and 5 teachers, how many elective
classes are possible?

9. How many different ways can a carpenter build a bookcase using one each of 4 types of wood, 3 stains, 5
widths, and 6 heights?

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