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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 (SR) Item

Alan tosses a quarter and then rolls a six-sided number cube. What is the total number of outcomes for this event?

  1. 8
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 36
Correct Answer
C. 12

Answer Annotation

  1. 8 (adds outcomes)
  2. 10 (thinks 5 outcomes on cube)
  3. 12 (correct answer)
  4. 36 (squares six events for a die)
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