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Using the State Curriculum: Mathematics, Grade 7

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Standard 5.0 Knowledge of Probability

Topic A. Sample Space

Indicator 1. Identify a sample space

Objective a. Determine the number of outcomes

Assessment limit: Use no more than 3 independent events with a sample space of no more than 6 outcomes in each event.

Selected Response Item

Joshua went to a restaurant that offers 5 types of pasta and 3 types of sauce.

How many different choices of 1 pasta and 1 sauce can Joshua order?

  1. 8
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 15
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Correct Answer:
D

Assessment limit:
Use no more than 3 independent events with a sample space of no more than 6 outcomes in each event.
Resources for Objective 5.A.1.a:
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